Saskatoon program helps former inmates rebuild lives and clean up community

Cash assistance may curb recidivism among people leaving prison, study says

A participant in California attends a Pathway to Employment orientation offered by the Center for Employment Opportunities, which runs a program that provides cash assistance to those recently released from prison. A new study suggests that direct financial aid reduces parole violations and eases reentry. (Photo courtesy of the Center for Employment Opportunities).When Karina Lariz was released from a California prison in September 2021, she had…

Saskatoon program helps former inmates rebuild lives and clean up community

An initiative in Saskatoon is helping people who've had trouble with the law find work.

‘Sithy Bin: Life After Prison’ shares a story of redemption and reentry

New documentary from Dream Live Hope Foundation follows a formerly incarcerated man as he builds a new life while fighting deportation. The post ‘Sithy Bin: Life After Prison’ shares a story of redemption and reentry appeared first on Signal Tribune.

The transition team at the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) seeks to help people in San Jose who return home after being in prison. “People who are unemployed or tested, the program helps them look for work while the highways are being cleaned,” explained Fernando Hurtado, supervisor. Fernando said that he was also part of the program, and now helps guide others. “I like working for the community and people, watching them smile and maki…

Preston bill to provide formerly incarcerated individuals with a pathway to society

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Willie Preston is leading legislation to provide formerly incarcerated individuals resources to acclimate the person to life outside of a correctional facility.“By providing resources to...

Long-term strategies only way to curb crime rates in regional communities

More investment in diversionary programs that address issues affecting many offenders is key to finding a real way forward.