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Congratulations to the residents at Rappahannock Regional Jail who took part in FailSafe-ERA’s Courage to Change program!
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November 10, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles made headlines by denying most parole requests while granting a few with strict reentry conditions, raising questions about fairness and rehabilitation.

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Alabama parole board denies most requests and grants several paroles with reentry conditions
On Nov. 4, 2026 the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied the majority of parole requests on its docket, setting reset dates for many, and granted several paroles tied to reentry conditions such as approved halfway houses, GPS monitoring and treatment requirements.
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November 9, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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After two decades behind bars, Aubrey Sykes has been granted parole, thanks to a robust reentry plan and strong support from family and advocates.

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Aubrey Sykes granted parole with conditions after long incarceration and reentry plan
After a parole hearing that included family testimony and support from the Louisiana Parole Project, the Committee on Parole voted to grant Aubrey Sykes supervised release with placement through the parole project and no-contact conditions.
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November 5, 2026 at 8:33 AM
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Clark County's mental-health advisory board is set to recommend $5 million in funding for crucial projects, including expanding a behavioral-health unit and supporting reentry housing for those exiting jail.

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Advisory board recommends funding for crisis-response teams, reentry housing and peer navigators
The mental-health sales tax advisory board recommended three external grants for the county budget including an expansion of a CARES behavioral-health unit in Clark County Fire & Rescue, a reentry recovery house from Thrive to Survive, and an expanded Recovery Cafe peer-navigation program.
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November 5, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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Advocates are sounding the alarm over critical administrative flaws in Maine's SCCP that are hampering its effectiveness and raising serious racial equity concerns.

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Advocates warn SCCP administration problems and racial gaps mean parole and SCCP must be coordinated
Speakers said SCCP (supervised community confinement) has limited slots, administrative delays and likely racial gaps in applications; they urged that a parole system be designed to complement and expand reentry capacity rather than replace SCCP.
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October 30, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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Advocates in Maine are rallying for retroactive parole eligibility, arguing that fairness and rehabilitation must guide our justice system.

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Maine parole commission hears pleas for retroactive review from advocates and family members
At the commission’s third meeting, multiple public commenters urged that any reestablished parole system include retroactive eligibility, highlighting rehabilitation, continuity with existing SCCP practice, and the need for transparent, victim‑sensitive review. Commissioners pressed advocates about SCCP capacity and notification.
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October 30, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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Royal Ramey is transforming the lives of formerly incarcerated individuals by paving their way into wildfire careers, backed by a substantial new grant and crucial legislative support.

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Formerly incarcerated firefighter urges expanded pathways, praises new bill recognizing camp training
Royal Ramey, cofounder of the Forestry Fire Recruitment Program, told a CWDB reentry summit how his organization turns fire-camp experience into paid training and cited Assembly Bill 2483as a step to recognize incarcerated conservation-camp training and improve seasonal hiring opportunities with CAL FIRE.
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October 28, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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Justin Smith takes a significant step toward redemption as he is granted conditional parole, paving the way for a fresh start through substance abuse treatment and work release.

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Parole conditionally granted for Justin Smith to long‑term treatment and work release
Justin Smith (DOC 345803), previously revoked in 2023, was granted conditional parole by the board after the panel reviewed his programming and work inside the facility; conditions include long‑term substance abuse treatment, transitional work release and a mental‑health evaluation on return to supervision.
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October 26, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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Financial strain is a recovery and reentry risk in its own right. Legal financial obligations and basic reentry costs are part of the recovery process, not separate from it.

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October 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Two South Coast agencies just secured $7.4 million in grants to revolutionize medication-assisted treatment and support for recently incarcerated individuals.

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Two South Coast agencies win SAMHSA grants totaling $7.4 million to expand MAT and reentry services
Committee heard that two South Coast organizations received SAMHSA awards of $3.7 million each over five years to expand medication‑assisted treatment consults in hospitals and reentry MAT services for recently incarcerated people; the grants present referral opportunities for Westport residents.
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October 23, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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PRISON POWER GATHERING

Justice-impacted Minnesotans, families and advocates will come together to share experiences and discuss incarceration, reentry and community support.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | From Prison to Power Gathering Will Bring Justice-Impacted Voices and Civic Engagement to North Minneapolis October 24 | MinneapoliMedia
From Prison to Power brings justice-impacted voices, community resources and civic engagement to North Minneapolis October 24, followed by a march to Urban League Twin Cities.
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October 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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DOC is revolutionizing family connections with faster visit approvals and new programs to ensure loved ones stay close during reentry.

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DOC expands visiting reforms, launches public dashboard and eases EFV access
DOC told the committee it launched Reimagine Visiting, halved visit approval processing time, published a public dashboard showing over 59,000 in-person visits in FY26 and 1,687 extended family visits, and implemented 54 recommendations with 18 completed so far.
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October 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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The DOC has seen a remarkable resurgence in volunteer support, with over 2,600 volunteers contributing more than 48,000 hours of programming, but challenges remain in resource allocation and implementation.

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DOC highlights volunteer growth and reentry supports but notes resource limits
DOC said volunteer programs have rebounded since the pandemic — DOC reported 2,637 volunteers and more than 48,000 program hours in FY26 — and described efforts to modernize volunteer application/training, while also reporting progress and gaps on issuing vital records (Social Security cards and DOL IDs) before release.
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October 18, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Justice Peers can bring lived expertise to every point where behavioral health and criminal legal systems intersect – from crisis response to reentry and beyond.

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October 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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The Utah Department of Corrections is pioneering a transformative housing and arts project, helping individuals break free from cycles of homelessness and incarceration with compassion and accountability.

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Utah DOC highlights housing and arts project as first four residents move in
Officials at the Utah Department of Corrections said the department has placed the first four participants in a housing-and-arts project aimed at helping formerly homeless people with treatment and reentry; an agency official stressed the program pairs accountability with compassion.
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October 12, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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Kentucky's DOC is tackling major hurdles in reentry, from halfway house oversight to medication continuity—are they doing enough to support former inmates?

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Committee presses DOC on halfway houses, housing barriers and Medicaid waiver
Committee members asked whether DOC oversees halfway houses (DOC enforces compliance but does not operate them), heard a typical cost estimate of about $37 per day, and were told an April-launched Medicaid 1115 reentry waiver pairs inmates with managed-care organizations and aims to prevent medication lapses at release.
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October 8, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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A groundbreaking program at Tomoka Corrections is transforming lives by training over 22,000 certified employees annually, but significant barriers still threaten their success upon release.

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Council hears about job training at Tomoka Corrections and statewide reentry challenges
Officials described a tour of Tomoka Corrections Institute and highlighted its job-training program; members emphasized barriers for people on release (IDs, transportation) and cited statewide output of certified workers.
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October 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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A groundbreaking proposal could ensure Medicaid coverage for individuals reentering society, addressing crucial behavioral health needs—will the General Assembly take action?

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Commission urged to ask DMAS to study Medicaid 'reentry' waiver feasibility
Staff recommended DMAS study the feasibility of an 11-15 Medicaid reentry waiver to cover behavioral health services before and immediately after release; DMAS staff said agency would need General Assembly direction to apply and offered to report back.
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October 7, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Wesley is one step closer to freedom as the Committee on Parole grants him conditional parole, hinging on his acceptance into a vital reentry-support program.

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Parole granted conditionally for Wesley pending acceptance to Parole Project
The board voted to grant Wesley conditional parole contingent on acceptance by the Parole Project, citing program participation, lack of recent disciplinary reports and family support.
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October 3, 2026 at 4:09 AM
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New ID rules and suspended benefits are creating daunting obstacles for those reentering society after incarceration in Missoula County.

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Navigator says new ID and benefits rules are slowing reentry
Ty Robinson told commissioners that stricter state ID rules and federal policies that suspend benefits during incarceration make it harder for people to secure housing and work; navigators now spend weeks obtaining birth certificates and notarizations for first-time IDs.
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October 2, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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Lynchburg is set to receive a $734,000 grant to launch a groundbreaking recovery and reentry program at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail, aiming to transform lives and reduce recidivism rates.

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Council approves $734,000 opioid‑abatement grant to fund Blue Ridge Regional Jail recovery and reentry program
Council approved an MOU to accept a $734,000 grant from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority to support in‑jail clinical care, recovery and reentry services; Lynchburg's local share is $35,530 drawn from opioid funds and the grant is regional with Bedford County serving as fiscal agent.
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September 28, 2026 at 5:02 AM
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The Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles convened recently, issuing a wave of denials while granting some paroles with strict conditions—what's behind these decisions?

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Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles approves minutes, hears full docket; most parole requests denied
At its Sept. 23 meeting in Montgomery the Board of Pardons & Paroles approved prior minutes, considered dozens of parole and pardon requests and denied the majority of parole petitions while granting several paroles with conditions and multiple pardons with restrictions.
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September 27, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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After serving nearly 40 years for an offense committed as a teenager, Kirby Booth's plea for parole was denied, leaving many to wonder about the path to redemption.

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Parole denied for Kirby Booth after board cites need for more programs despite decades served
Kirby Booth, who served about 40 years for an offense committed at 17, asked for parole with reentry support offered by the Pearl/Parole Project; the board denied parole and recommended more programming and a future appearance after completion.
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September 26, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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Former CPA Joel Kaiser fights for redemption as he appeals to the California Board of Accountancy for reinstatement after completing his expungement and years of reentry work.

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Former CPA Joel Kaiser asks California Board of Accountancy to reinstate license after expungement
Former licensee Joel Kaiser told an administrative hearing on Sept. 17 that he has accepted responsibility for his past crimes, completed reentry work and seeks reinstatement of his CPA certificate; the Attorney General urged denial, citing felony convictions and outstanding restitution. The board closed the record and scheduled deliberation at 2 p.m.
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September 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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People living with HIV who are released from incarceration face a critical window for reconnecting to care – comprehensive re-entry programs with peer navigators can close that gap before health outcomes suffer.

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Comprehensive Linkage to Care for Individuals Living With HIV Returning From Incarceration: Behavioral Health and Re-Entry Considerations
Learn how coordinated HIV, behavioral health, and reentry services improve treatment continuity and health outcomes after incarceration.
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September 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM