SB 731, in effect since 2023, gives Californians the safety valve of expungement, which state law calls “records relief,” said an article by Jeanne … [Read more...]
Prison to Employment Connection celebrates largest graduation yet
Forty incarcerated men graduated from Prison to Employment Connection in November. It was the largest group to have completed the 14-week job … [Read more...]
Voting rights for returning citizens still being fought in some states
Many states are moving slowly toward restoring voter rights to convicted felons, but some other states are taking steps to make voting more difficult, … [Read more...]
Tech tips for landing your dream job
TB42 advocates for fair chance employment. A fair chance being the need of every returning citizen as we prepare to eventually reenter the job market. … [Read more...]
Formerly incarcerated face continued ‘economic exclusion’ despite soaring job market
In the free world, anyone looking for a job these days should have an easy time finding one. The U.S. economy seems in decent shape and economic … [Read more...]
Reentering citizens released with fentanyl antidote kits
Eighty percent of persons released from California jails and prisons received Narcan antidote kits between 2020 and 2022, KFF Health News … [Read more...]
Formerly incarcerated being denied licenses for occupations trained for while in prison
Felony convictions can prevent individuals from obtaining required professional licenses, hindering their chances for success after incarceration, The … [Read more...]
MT. TAM ‘FREEDOM WALL’ HONORS ALUMNI
San Quentin’s community college has unveiled a “Freedom Wall,” represented by 42 pictures of formerly incarcerated alumni. It adorns a wall entering … [Read more...]
HOME CONFINEMENT FOUND TO BE BETTER THAN INCARCERATION
Targeted home confinement for individuals convicted of criminal offenses is safer, smarter and cheaper, according to data cited by the Niskanen … [Read more...]
FORMERLY INCARCERATED ARTIST RECEIVES $20K FELLOWSHIP
Staff Writer After serving 40 plus years, former San Quentin resident Gary Harrell earned a fellowship award in March for his artistic work. His … [Read more...]
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