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The program assigns two inmate handlers to each dog; inmates are compensated for working with the dogs
Amber Marshall’s appointment aims to address gender-specific needs within Arizona’s correctional system
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
Transformational leaders motivate teams to work toward a shared vision of success by creating a sense of purpose and direction
The country takes a radically different approach to rehabilitating those it incarcerates
Although rehabilitating those serving time behind bars is a chief mission for state departments of correction, recent research reveals a potential stumbling block in achieving this goal
“The skills our students learn pave the way for successful reentry, helping them prepare for careers or continuing their education,” Superintendent Shannon Swain said
The facility will be renamed the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center and inmates serving sentences will be moved elsewhere in the state’s penitentiary system
The equipment allows 360-degree views of an imaginary world in two or three dimensions for shared adventures between kids and incarcerated parents
Michael DiVincino was able to rehabilitate himself from within the prison system while serving as “sort of an unofficial mentor” to many younger inmates
The grant will enable drug counselors to conduct a six-month program at seven prisons to help inmates break substance abuse habits
By providing too many privileges to its max-security inmates, Ohio is both undercutting its reformatory mission and putting the safety of everyone behind the wall at risk
“This is a prison where the incarcerated individuals actually write staff gratitude letters upon graduation,” said one officer
“It’s great for morale, the culture; it’s great for the community,” said Gov. Kevin Stitt
Staff’s negative perceptions of their agency – whether founded or not – must be addressed or these negative perceptions will breed division and discord
Inmates say they’re are grateful for the opportunity to learn new skills, no matter the pay or difficulty of the labor
Opponents of the bill say the safety factor is not being considered in the proposed legislation
“This is the talk all over the jail. Writing heals people,” said Jeremy Duncan
The newly created program is part of a larger trend toward helping inmates overcome barriers to employment upon release
Some 40 prison inmates have contributed 60 original art pieces, mostly drawings and paintings, all of which are on display this month
More than half of the state’s inmate firefighting crews will be unavailable to fight wildfires due to the lockdowns
The sheriff’s office said it recognizes the food service industry as being receptive to employing former offenders
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The city and county will fund a 60-bed treatment center with case-management services for repeat offenders struggling with substance use and mental health
Using grant monies, the Vernon Police Department is connecting addicts with recovery coaches and moving them into treatment rather than jail
The early Democratic front-runner’s plan aims to reduce incarceration, end the federal death penalty and expand the DOJ’s role in investigating police departments
The program has been suspended amid disputes over payment and charges of bullying
Proponents said that what are known as restorative justice programs can help survivors heal, while helping offenders avoid committing new crimes
The R.I.S.E. Program provides inmates with a free cosmetology education and partners with salons to help hire program graduates