Creative writing teacher Zoe Mullery and former San Quentin News staffer Watani Stiner are teaming up to start a creative writing class. The class … [Read more...]
Discrimination persists despite ‘Ban the Box’ laws
Formerly incarcerated people are still facing many obstacles finding employment despite “Ban the Box” laws. After serving almost 20-years of … [Read more...]
Dehumanizing labels adversely affect returning citizens
State lawmakers, an international organization and a non-profit all advocate to change the negative labeling of incarcerated people as “felons and … [Read more...]
LOCKSTEP VENTURES
Change needed in venture capital hiring practices Companies need to do a better job of offering jobs to about 650,000 people freed from America’s … [Read more...]
Mt. Tam College announces first winners of MTC Alumni Scholarship Program
By Corey McNeilContributing Writer The Mount Tamalpais College Alumni Scholarship Program was created to help former Mount Tam College students who … [Read more...]
JUST THE FACTS – RELEASE FUNDS
Community health workers and reentry healthcare resources are available
Transitions Clinic Network (TCN) hosts a monthly Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) column. This column is a space where we answer questions about … [Read more...]
Parolees face housing barriers despite justice reforms
Leaving prison opens the door to a daunting array of potential problems, including finding a place to live and a job to support a life of freedom, the … [Read more...]
Transgender housing battle looming
A legal battle is brewing, seeking to nullify a California law that requires transgender prisoners be housed in a female facility if they claim female … [Read more...]
Formerly incarcerated moms face numerous hurdles during reentry
Incarcerated women returning to society find little support, and life is especially difficult for returning mothers, said a story by … [Read more...]
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