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CSU, UC campuses offer programs for formerly incarcerated students

May 1, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

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Programs ‘invaluable in reducing rates of recidivism' California colleges and universities have created numerous programs to help formerly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION, RE-ENTRY, Recently Posted

NORTH CAROLINA: Organization helps women overcome reentry obstacles

April 29, 2023 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

Upon release, parolees often find themselves confronted by various Catch-22 scenarios. Jobs, licenses and identification, and receiving benefits all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: RE-ENTRY, Recently Posted

Second Chance Month highlights the power of personal transformation

April 27, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

Second Chance Month highlights impact of self-help, rehabilitative efforts April is officially Second Chance Month. Every year, the U.S. Department … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Human Interest, LEGAL, RE-ENTRY, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

Discrimination persists despite ‘Ban the Box’ laws

January 18, 2023 by Daniel Chairez

Formerly incarcerated people are still facing many obstacles finding employment despite “Ban the Box” laws.  After serving almost 20-years of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LEGAL, RE-ENTRY, Recently Posted

Mt. Tam College announces first winners of MTC Alumni Scholarship Program 

December 10, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

By Corey McNeilContributing Writer The Mount Tamalpais College Alumni Scholarship Program was created to help former Mount Tam College students who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION, RE-ENTRY, Recently Posted

RISE founder helps returning citizens rebuild their lives

May 15, 2019 by Marcus Henderson

After incarceration Tracy Brumfield did not sit back with her arms crossed when it came to her recovery and reentry: She founded RISE, a newspaper and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE, RE-ENTRY Tagged With: ged, Prison Programs, Rehabilitation Corner, RISE, tracy Brumfield

Senate Bill 3435 Beyond the box for higher education

May 1, 2019 by Michael Jace

About two-thirds of post-secondary institutions ask applicants to submit criminal history, according to The Crime Report. The Center for Community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION, POLITICS, RE-ENTRY Tagged With: crime report, Education, Institutions, senate bill 3435

The formerly incarcerated face uphill battle with education and work

February 5, 2019 by Richard B. Evans

The formerly incarcerated are often relegated to the lowest rung of the educational ladder, a recent report concludes.  Prisoners and former … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION, RE-ENTRY

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