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Massachusetts corrections ramps up Pell Grant programs for the incarcerated

December 30, 2023 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

Massachusetts has always taken seriously the idea of education. The Bay State has both the nation’s oldest public school — Boston Latin School — and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION, MONEY MATTERS, Recently Posted Tagged With: FAFSA, Margaret diZerega, Massachusetts Department of Corrections, Mneesha Gellman, Pell Grant, Tressa Stazinski, Violent Crime Reduction and Crime Prevention Act

Formerly incarcerated face continued ‘economic exclusion’ despite soaring job market

December 29, 2023 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

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...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION, RE-ENTRY, Recently Posted Tagged With: Ban the Box, Darryl Farris, DeAnna Hoskins, New York Times, RAND Corporation, Shawn D. Bushway, Talmon Joseph Smith

Reentering citizens released with fentanyl antidote kits

December 29, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

Eighty percent of persons released from California jails and prisons received Narcan antidote kits between 2020 and 2022, KFF Health News … [Read more...]

Filed Under: RE-ENTRY, Recently Posted Tagged With: Demian Johnson, Five Keys Schools and Programs, Gavin Newsom, KFF Health News, Lynn Wenger, Mark Malone

San Quentin visiting hosts Halloween event with costumes, decorations, and face painting

December 28, 2023 by Randy Thompson

On October 29, San Quentin hosted a Halloween celebration in the visiting room. Families and loved ones were treated to a festive atmosphere with live … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS, Recently Posted Tagged With: Halloween, Michelle Smith, Nhi Evans, Oak Smith, Vernon Evans

Formerly incarcerated being denied licenses for occupations trained for while in prison

December 28, 2023 by Stuart Clarke

Felony convictions can prevent individuals from obtaining required professional licenses, hindering their chances for success after incarceration, The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LEGAL, RE-ENTRY, Recently Posted Tagged With: Caitlin Dawkins, Jesse Wiese, Pell Grant, The Washington Post, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Supreme Court

Human rights center introduces doctors into justice reform discussions

December 27, 2023 by Donald Lewis

A group of advocates has set its sights on reforming Rhode Island’s criminal justice system through a variety of social services programs. Doctors … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, HEALTHCARE, Recently Posted Tagged With: Center for Prisoner Health and Human Rights, Josiah “Jody” Rich, Scott Allen

The ‘First Step’ towards transformation

December 27, 2023 by Pheng Ly

Excitement filled the air on the morning of Sunday, November 12, as self-rehabilitation continued to thrive at San Quentin. The First Step welcomed a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner, YOUTH OFFENDERS Tagged With: Darius Poole, Eliazar Guerra, First Step, First Step curriculum, Frannie Hohman, Kenny Vernon, Kid CAT Childhood development program, Ricky Romero, Victim Offender Education Group

San Francisco Giants sponsor SQ baseball program

December 26, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

Major League Baseball's Bay Area team makes major donation to San Quentin's players in rebranding move The San Francisco Giants brought three … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, SPORTS Tagged With: Anthony Denard, Bobby Baska, Brandon Terrell, Bryan Walker, Drew Robinson, jesse vasquez, John Brebbia, Lt. Berry, Oak Smith, Oakland A’s, San Francisco Giants, San Quentin A’s, San Quentin Giants, Sean Manea

State medical staff receive raises after negotiations

December 24, 2023 by Byron Joy

California state medical professionals have negotiated significant pay increases, avoiding a threatened strike. The two-year contract would cost an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HEALTHCARE, Recently Posted Tagged With: CalHR, Gavin Newsom, Stuart Bussey, Union of American Physicians and Dentists

Get On The Bus une a padres con sus seres amados

December 23, 2023 by Aristeo Sampablo

Después de estos últimos años que hemos estado bajo la amenaza del COVID, por fin se llevó a cabo la reunión de las familias con sus seres queridos … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION, ESPANOL, Recently Posted, SPANISH

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