A labor shortage sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic is helping formerly incarcerated people find jobs, according to The Associated Press. At least … [Read more...]
No strings attached
Returning Citizen Stimulus program provides cash assistance to formerly incarcerated Giving financial support to people getting out of prison is … [Read more...]
‘Gate Money’ legislation revised
Senate Bill 1304’s proposed Release Allowance cut by half — to $1,300 if bill becomes law Efforts to increase the amount of “gate money” allotted … [Read more...]
EX-PRISONERS FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT
Urban Alchemy cleans up the streets while putting formerly incarcerated back to work Urban Alchemy is a non-profit organization hiring the … [Read more...]
Ella Baker appoints new executive director
When Marlene Sanchez was five years old, her father was swept up by the criminal justice system. Police raided her home and arrested him for drugs. He … [Read more...]
Reentry simulations reveal overwhelming obstacles for parolees
Cycle of poverty, incarceration strengthened by lack of resources, stigma of arrest The difficulties former prisoners experience are being … [Read more...]
Former SQ resident fought stigma of incarceration, now helps other formerly incarcerated
John Krause, founder of Big House Beans and former San Quentin resident, sat down with SQNews to talk about reentry and how he has expanded his coffee … [Read more...]
Justice Dept. issues expanded directives for early release, home confinement
Changes could affect thousands of federal prisoners’ eligibility New guidelines make federal prisoners eligible for release provides for the … [Read more...]
Incarcerated firefighters able to continue career in community
Incarcerated firefighters are receiving help to continue their careers after their release thanks to the efforts of a non-profit started by formerly … [Read more...]
Google invests $8M in reentry resources for former prisoners
Company aims to equip returning citizens with digital literacy, employment skills Tech giant Google is expanding its position in the reentry arena … [Read more...]
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