Second Chance Month Focuses on Reducing Recidivism through Employment and Reintegration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an opinion article published by The Hill and written by Brian Hamilton this…
CA Report Shows Incarcerated Programs Reducing Recidivism
SACRAMENTO, CA — California’s most recent recidivism data shows a promising decline in repeat convictions, underscoring the…
New Guide Encourages Decarceration Advocates to Challenge Recidivism Myths
NORTHAMPTON, MA – An article tabbed as a “New Guide” challenging myths about recidivism, detailing how many…
Black-Owned Bank Disrupting Recidivism with Financial Education in Prisons
WASHINGTON, DC – For 21 years, Halim Flowers was incarcerated in prisons across the country, immersing himself…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Desistance in Aging Out of Crime and the Re-Interpretation of Life
The incarcerated population that shows the lowest potential for recidivism are seniors and LWOPs who have “aged…
California College Classes in Prison Transformative, Claims State
By Aria Jalan SAN DIEGO, CA — The recent graduation of 23 incarcerated individuals from UC Irvine’s…
Guest Commentary: Supporting and Helping Those in Reentry Post-Incarceration – An Evidence-Based Approach
by Rodney Wrice The transition from incarceration back into society, known as reentry, is a critical period…
New Report Reveals 97,000+ California Citizens Can’t Vote While Serving Felony Prison
By Rena Abdusalam SACRAMENTO, CA – A recently released report (here) discloses more than 97,000 California citizens…
REPORT: The Impact of Bail Reform on Recidivism in New York City ‘Minimal’
By Bryan Miller and Joey Lo NEW YORK, NY – John Jay College’s Data Collaborative for Justice…
REPORT: Sacramento Sheriff’s Office ‘Disproportionately Stops’ Black Drivers for Traffic Violations
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) “disproportionately…
Governor, Massachusetts Legislature Put Families Over Prison Profiteering with Free Phone Calls for Incarcerated
By Yana Singhal BOSTON, MA – Boston Gov. Maura Healey this month signed a bill stating Massachusetts…
New York Bail Reform Study Notes No Increase in Recidivism Generally – Though Certain ‘High Risk’ Individuals Showed Increase
By The Vanguard Staff NEW YORK CITY, NY – A study of New York’s 2019/20 bail reform…
CA Governor Signs Law Expanding Religious Rights of Incarcerated
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – A legislative measure to give incarcerated people in California new…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 220: Sarah Allred and Prison Education Programs
Prison education programs are critical to incarcerated people being able to gain release and succeed once they…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 215 – LaToya Bell Discusses Second Chances
This week on Everyday Injustice is former public defender LaToya Bell who is now working at 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…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 210: Christie Smith and Clean Slate Legislation
This week on Everyday Injustice we are joined by Christie Smith of R Street, who argues that…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 199: A Masters Program for Incarcerated People
The recidivism rate for those who get a masters while incarcerated is zero. For years, in an…
Texas Governor Takes Aim at Cortese Bill after Vowing to Pardon a Man Convicted of Murdering a Protester
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor This week Governor Greg Abbott of Texas injected himself into a…
‘First Step Act’ – GAO Reports on Federal Efforts to Help Reduce Recidivism and Re-Entry to Federal Prisons
By Belen Avelar and Vaiva Utaraite WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) this week…