by Kenisha Wiggs | Sep 21, 2022
About the Event The expansion of national access to Higher Education in Prison (HEP) programming has become a priority as Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated students is being reinstated after 26 years. By restoring Pell Grant eligibility for students in prison,...
by Kenisha Wiggs | Sep 20, 2022
About the Event: Join Michelson 20MM on September 14th, 11 AM – 12 PM, as members of the Smart Justice Think Tank and authors of California’s Best Practices: Pathways From Prison to College provide an overview of the recommendations and share insights on the positive...
by Michelson Philanthropies | Feb 25, 2022 | Michelson Center for Public Policy, News
Michelson Center for Public Policy co-sponsored state Senator Ben Hueso’s bill to ease the pathway to success and reduce recidivism, smooth the parole transfer process, and give formerly incarcerated individuals more opportunities to start a new life. Removing...
by Michelson Philanthropies | Feb 14, 2022 | Michelson Center for Public Policy, News, Stories
Spurred by devastating wildfires and a shortage of qualified firefighters, California is creating a pathway for incarcerated firefighters to continue their career post release. To fight wildfires, California depends on incarcerated labor, who make up more than...
by Tulasi Lovell | Sep 16, 2021 | 20 Million Minds, Media
Ensuring high-quality college programming in prison has become a priority as Pell is being reinstated, Second Chance Pell sites are growing, and more states nationwide are removing barriers to funding for college programming in correctional facilities and financial...
