For most people coming out of prison, a criminal conviction makes employers most unwilling to hire them. It has become increasingly difficult for … [Read more...]
As I See It. . .
Editor’s Note: David Marsh was a staff writer for the San Quentin News for two years until his release on parole in June 2010. He is now a reporter … [Read more...]
Governor Appoints New Parole Board
Gov. Jerry Brown announced the following appointments to the Board of Parole Hearings: Dan Figueroa, 60, of Blythe. Figueroa worked at Chuckawalla … [Read more...]
A Teacher’s Perspective On Prison Education And Offender Recidivism
Education is the key to curbing recidivism, community activist and teacher Jane Curtis says. “The more educated people are, the better decisions they … [Read more...]
Court Decision Views Vary
San Quentin Inmates Speak Out Opinion is divided within the San Quentin community over the Supreme Court’s ruling about overcrowding in California … [Read more...]
After 24 Years, Lifer Goes Home
Editor’s Note: Two days before his release from San Quentin, where he was a leader in the formation and operation of many self-help groups, Ernest … [Read more...]
Unprecedented Release of Another Lifer After 20 Years
In an extraordinary case, Gov. Jerry Brown has ordered the immediate release of an inmate who had been granted a parole date for August 12, … [Read more...]
Alliance for Change Prepares Inmates For Life Outside
Confining offenders without trying to change them is an experience of folly with short benefits of winning battles while losing the war. It is wrong. … [Read more...]
California Reentry Program’s First Successful Fund raiser
SAN FRANCISCO — A reentry program dedicated to assisting parolees held a silent auction that raised enough money to cover its expenses for a … [Read more...]
Successful Re-integration Programs Reduce Recidivism
“When people get out of prison, they have so many strikes against them, they feel doomed to failure. The Report of the Re-Entry Policy Council details … [Read more...]
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