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“This program is more than financial assistance; it’s a bridge to a brighter future for the families of those who’ve dedicated their lives to our safety,” Representative Matt Gress stated
Aligning with high-demand jobs, the initiative carves a new pathway for post-incarceration job and life stability
Union says the plan to close the Larch Corrections Center “will harm workers, incarcerated individuals and their families”
Jail staff will show visitors the booking area, administration offices, housing units and the jail kitchen
A council, allowed to meet in secret, advised Gov. Newsom on a $360 million plan to remake the prison grounds as a college campus, with a student union, classrooms and possibly a coffee shop
The Camp GED program offers a flexible, supportive learning environment for the firefighters, helping them balance their duties while pursuing their education
The inmates were able to showcase emotions through a series of short performances
Wildland firefighter inmates learn marketable job skills while earning minimum wage
Studies have shown that inmates who receive some form of higher education are far less likely to have behavioral problems in prison
“I’m one of the first to say we need to hold people accountable to their crimes, but we need to offer programs so that we don’t see them in correctional facilities again,” the sheriff said
“The skills our students learn pave the way for successful reentry, helping them prepare for careers or continuing their education,” Superintendent Shannon Swain said
Four bills would help with access, apprenticeships, licensing and oversight
Funding for the Inside-Out training program will cover costs for one year
The details came to light after a public health emergency order was issued for the center earlier this week
The facility will be renamed the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center and inmates serving sentences will be moved elsewhere in the state’s penitentiary system
Over 200 women at Edna Mahan took part in training dogs for nearly 22 years with Puppies Behind Bars
Snyder County Prison has to “think outside the box” to bolster staffing and fill vacancies
The book is about Richard Van Wickler’s life experiences and includes tips on de-escalating aggression
Newly graduated CO, Joshua Kubel, continues a family tradition of service started by his grandfather
The Orange County Juvenile Hall has a new gym, auto shop and classrooms to reflect the incentive-based approach to teaching juvenile inmates coping skills and trade skills
Alternatives to Violence Project workshops teach peaceful methods of conflict resolution and help participants build leadership skills
The builder, who learned his trade while incarcerated for 25 years, crafts the libraries for state prison dorms
Organizers want campers to learn how “living the right path” can put them in a position of leadership
The 13-week Basic Correctional Officer Academy includes training in communication, de-escalation, arrest and firearms
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration grant seeks to improve employment opportunities and reduce recidivism of adults reentering the workforce after incarceration
The dogs are selected for the program based on their temperament and learn 37 different commands over the course of about 14 months
The program provides education and related programming for incarcerated individuals
“It’s probably one of the best programs we’ve ever done here at the facility,” Sheriff Michael Filicetti said
The station is created and produced by inmates serving at three different correctional facilities in Colorado