Some police and victim advocates claim a recent court ruling could lead to the early release of many violent and sex offenders, reports the Times … [Read more...]
Collateral consequences of incarceration still linger
Jay Jordan’s story is an example of the barriers the formerly incarcerated face when trying to make a new life outside of prison. He was paroled in … [Read more...]
Texas program produces more than 350 entrepeneurs from prison
Texas has graduated more than 2,000 individuals from a prison entrepreneurship program. Upon release, some of these graduates have gone on to create … [Read more...]
Some states seeking input on wrong parole decisions
Some states are still seek- ing input from the wrong people on parole decisions a Prison Policy Initiative report maintains. The report says the … [Read more...]
More job opportunities opening up for formerly incarcerated
More job opportunities are opening up for parolees and others with criminal records, according to CNBC.com. The Prison Policy Initiative estimates … [Read more...]
Parole and probation create huge drain on state resources
Parole and probation are creating a huge drain on some state resources, according to The Crime Report. “Probation and parole were envisioned … [Read more...]
Organization helps newly released find jobs
A Michigan organization is working to help former prisoners succeed when they are released, flintside.com reports. “Prejudice against formerly … [Read more...]
Bay Area reentry event empowers 68 female parolees
SAN FRANCISCO ― Jasmine Washington lifted the lapels of her sleek blazer and boldly strutted between rows of fellow women parolees at the … [Read more...]
CA court orders new board hearing for youth offender William Palmer
A California State Court of Appeal ruled that the Board of Parole Hearings (Board) denied parole without considering the youth of William Palmer, who … [Read more...]
SB 1437 eliminates felony-murder rule
Due to a change in the felony-murder rule, starting Jan. 1, codefendants will no longer automatically be considered guilty of murder for participating … [Read more...]
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