Programs ‘invaluable in reducing rates of recidivism' California colleges and universities have created numerous programs to help formerly … [Read more...]
NORTH CAROLINA: Organization helps women overcome reentry obstacles
Upon release, parolees often find themselves confronted by various Catch-22 scenarios. Jobs, licenses and identification, and receiving benefits all … [Read more...]
Second Chance Month highlights the power of personal transformation
Second Chance Month highlights impact of self-help, rehabilitative efforts April is officially Second Chance Month. Every year, the U.S. Department … [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...]
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...]
Collaboration: NFL & Hip-hop mogul Ice Cube collaborate for Black-owned business
The NFL has reached out to hip hop mogul and entrepreneur O’Shea Jackson Sr., better known as Ice Cube, to bridge the gap of opportunity and wealth … [Read more...]
Tommy ‘Shakur’ Ross released after 36 years
After serving 36 years and seven months in the California Prison system, Tommy “Shakur” Ross walks out of San Quentin as a free man. In a … [Read more...]
RETURNING TO FREEDOM: Heriberto ‘Eddie’ Arredondo, Jr. released after 29 years’ incarceration
Heriberto Arredondo, Jr., 46, a San Quentin News staff member, was released on parole in August. He was 16 years old when he was sent to prison. … [Read more...]
Paying it forward in the “Comm-Unity”
A group of formerly incarcerated people joined community members and organizations to provide food and cleaning supplies to needy families in the … [Read more...]
TRANSITION CLINIC NETWORK Helps Returning Citizens
Health, not incarceration is just one of the mottos of a group of medical advocates helping returning citizens (formerly incarcerated individuals) … [Read more...]