For the incarcerated, athletics and physical wellness can become a pathway to rehabilitation and renewal Sports are more than just sports. The … [Read more...]
Marin program helps former offenders pursue ‘clean slate’
Emanuel McLemore was in jail three years ago when he had a “look in the mirror” moment. “I had seen people I know make the change,” he said. “I … [Read more...]
San Quentin’s Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program Holds Carnival
In 2020, the Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) program converted San Quentin’s gym to a place to learn life skills and get drug treatment. Last … [Read more...]
Chef offers second chance to former felons
Restaurateur tackles unemployment among formerly incarcerated Kurt Evans is a chef, restaurateur, activist and educator who is helping … [Read more...]
NY governor aims to improve prison education
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has signed new legislation that will establish a commission to study and develop a plan for improving prison education … [Read more...]
De cadena perpetua a fundadora
Dana Cheatum ayuda a mujeres recien liberadas a transformar sus vidas —Traducido Por: Heriberto Arredondo English version: … [Read more...]
Daughter transforms hatred into healing — Part 1, By Samantha Lawlor—Survivor
I see you. I see you as a human being. Only after I was truly able to see myself as a human being and forgive my-self for all my mistakes was I able … [Read more...]
One-Stop Shops serve to reduce recidivism
Growing national movement emerges, hopes to expand access to resources for parolees returning to their communities A bipartisan group of members … [Read more...]
Rehabilitation hurdles in the COVID era
While people in society were shocked when schools, churches, restaurants, and salons were shut down due to the pandemic, prisoners weren’t shocked … [Read more...]
Reentry barriers plague new parolees, inhibit successful reintegration
Across the country, 600,000 prisoners are released annually from prisons. Many face obstacles in obtaining housing, food, and medical … [Read more...]
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