State Lawmakers Stand with 500+ Formerly Incarcerated People at State Capitol Event
By Darlin Navarrete and Jocelyn Lopez SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Assemblymember Lori Willson and other state…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 169: Stephen Liebb, Incarcerated 33 Years, Helps to Free Others
Note: This episode originally aired October 3, 2022 In 2022, the Vanguard honored Stephen Liebb with an…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 217: Benjamin Frandsen, from Prison to UCLA
“In 2002, two men burglarized a house; the resident killed them both. I was neither the resident…
Guest Commentary: From Gang Life to Redemption: The Inspiring Journey of Davis Jones
by Rodney Wrice Davis Jones, known to many from his past as ‘Bone’ a former gang member…
SF Public Defender’s Office Launches College Pathway Project in Partnership with SF State and City College of SF
Program connects system-impacted clients with college opportunities through partnerships with local colleges By David M. Greenwald Executive…
Guest Commentary: Inviting President Biden to a Conversation on Criminal Justice, Success, and Second Chances
by Rodney Wrice Dear President Biden, In the midst of your demanding responsibilities as the leader of…
Guest Commentary: The Transformative Journey – Embracing the Voices of Successful Reentry
by Rodney Wrice In the intricate landscape of reentry from incarceration, a profound story of transformation unfolds—a…
Guest Commentary: Embracing the Unspoken – The Inevitability of Change
Rodney Wrice In the hustle and bustle of our lives, we often find ourselves entangled in the…
Everyday Injustice Episode 211: Kardell Sims and the Re-Entry Journey
This week on Everyday Injustice, we are joined by Kardell Sims, formerly incarcerated who has now become…
Non-Profit Org Causes Radical Transformation for Individuals in Prison
By Benjamin Frandsen CALIFORNIA—At the age of 16, Dwayne Betts was sentenced to nine years in…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 198: Sean Wilson – Incarcerated to Reformer
At the age of 17, Sean Wilson was incarcerated and spent 17 years in prison. Since his…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 174: UCSB Underground Scholar Program for Formerly Incarcerated
One of the important ways to disrupt mass incarceration is to get formerly incarcerated people to get…
Vanguard Honors Three Formerly Incarcerated Individuals at Vanguard Justice Awards
All three will be honored on October 13 in Sacramento. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online:…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 169: Stephen Liebb, Incarcerated 33 Years, Helps to Free Others
Stephen Liebb spent 33 years behind bars for first degree murder. 19 of those years were spent…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 168: James King of Ella Baker Center Wins Vanguard Justice Award
On October 13, James King will receive a Vanguard Justice Award as a formerly incarcerated individual. James…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 159: Tamisha Discusses Safe Return Project
Tamisha Walker is a founding member and Executive Director of Safe Return Project, a campaign to secure…
SF District Attorney Announces Partnership to Provide Training to Formerly Incarcerated
By Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco District Attorney made it clear Tuesday he…
Prison to University Pipeline: How the Berkeley Underground Scholars Helps Formerly Incarcerated Students
By Jacqueline Nguyen ALAMEDA, CA—The Berkeley Underground Scholars (BUS) organization at UC Berkeley bridges the gap between…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 118: Leslie Robinson Helps Formerly Incarcerated Recharge
Eighty-five percent of those incarcerated will be released at some point. Seven in 10 people who are…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 114 – Silverio Strong from Incarceration to Redemption
Silverio Strong spent 32 years incarcerated off and on from the time he was 12. Finally, he…
