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Ella Baker appoints new executive director

September 12, 2022 by Steve Brooks

When Marlene Sanchez was five years old, her father was swept up by the criminal justice system. Police raided her home and arrested him for drugs. He … [Read more...]

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¿Podría una rehabilitación real cambiar la decisión de ICE?

July 24, 2022 by Carlos Drouaillet

Para prisioneros extranjeros el enigma del futuro que les espera al salir de la cárcel no es nada agradable pues la mayoría son deportados. Vithea … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Rehabilitation Corner, Spanish

California opens first prison facility specifically for incarcerated military vets

July 23, 2022 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

California has opened the nation’s first prison yard designed to meet the special needs of incarcerated veterans. The yard and special housing, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, VETERANS Tagged With: Rehabilitation Corner

Bill would require inmate benefit funds to be spent on rehabilitation

July 21, 2022 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Legislation has been introduced to curb questionable spending of jails’ inmate benefit funds. AB 1782 would require that inmate benefit funds be … [Read more...]

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ACT program promotes empathy, broadens perspectives

July 20, 2022 by Juan Haines

After serving 36 years, seven months, Tommy “Shakur” Ross counted down the last four days of serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Rehabilitation Corner

EDITORIAL – It’s More Than Just Sports

June 28, 2022 by Timothy Hicks

For the incarcerated, athletics and physical wellness can become a pathway to rehabilitation and renewal  Sports are more than just sports. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial, WALL CITY Tagged With: Editorial, Rehabilitation Corner, sports at SQ

Marin program helps former offenders pursue ‘clean slate’

April 20, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

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...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Human Interest, Rehabilitation Corner

San Quentin’s Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program Holds Carnival

February 28, 2022 by Juan Haines

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...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Addiction Recovery Counseling, drug rehabilitation program, Health and Wellness, Rehabilitation Corner, San Quentin

Chef offers second chance to former felons

January 14, 2022 by Randy Hansen

Steve Piazza serving meals to correctional officers

Restaurateur tackles unemployment among formerly incarcerated  Kurt Evans is a chef, restaurateur, activist and educator who is helping … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Pennsylvania, Profiles, Reentry, Rehabilitation Corner

NY governor aims to improve prison education

January 13, 2022 by Randy Hansen

New York concept

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...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, EDUCATION, Recently Posted Tagged With: Education, New York, Rehabilitation Corner

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