For over 30 years, Na’im Al-Amin navigated a difficult path through juvenile detention, county jail, and prison. After his second …
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Second Chances: Clearing Barriers and Expanding Access to Employment, Housing, and More
Millions Impacted by Criminal Records Millions of Americans are burdened by criminal records, limiting their access to employment, housing, education, …
Video Visits Should Be Free
Connecting loved ones while separated helps to mitigate the harms of incarceration. Erica Bryant/Vera.org When Jennifer Love was in prison, …
Not a luxury: How technology can protect inmate mental health
Digital technologies allow prison-involved individuals and their families the tools they need to maintain close relationships despite physical distance By …
Exciting News! Connecticut Pardon Team receives grants and initiates a new program
Anti-Recidivism Program Targeting Previously Incarcerated Individuals Identified to be at Higher Risk of Involvement with Firearms Lands $2M from Feds
The $2 million federal grant is aimed at expanding the PRESS (Program for Reintegration, Engagement, Safety, and Support) initiative From The …
Homecoming Project matches people returning from prison to temporary homes with hosts
Five years in, none of the participants have gone back to prison. And hosts are paid by the program. From Impact …
Norwegian Prison Model Comes to a Missouri Prison. What Does the Warden Think about That?
Some Missouri incarcerated run their own corner of the prison From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — The warden’s office …
Two Norwich Residents Get a Second Chance
Pula Lujan and Mary Smith, both residents of Norwich, Connecticut, recently had the opportunity to clear their names and move …
Holiday Closing
The Connecticut Pardon Team will be closed from Friday, December 22, 2023 until January 2, 2024 for the holiday. We …