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Recent release “The Returning Citizen’s Survival Guide: First Edition” from Covenant Books author Frank Patka was written by a returning citizen for...

Aug. 26, Women’s Equality Day, commemorates women’s right to vote through ratification of the 19th Amendment. Over the last 100-plus years, much progress ha

Saturday, Aug. 26, Women’s Equality Day, commemorates women’s right to vote through ratification of the 19th Amendment. Over the last 100-plus years, much p

It's estimated that up to 65% of the U.S. prison population has an active substance use disorder. When these inmates are released, studies have shown that many will return to using and be arrested again within a few years. Stephanie Sy recently visited a jail in Kentucky that’s trying to not only break that cycle but also save lives. It’s part of our ongoing series, Searching for Justice.

In our ongoing coverage of America’s criminal justice system, we explore what’s called “gate money." That's the small sums that some states give to people when they walk out of prison. Advocates argue this money is too little to help people during those crucial days. As part of our series “Searching for Justice,” William Brangham looks at a California plan to dramatically increase this assistance.

Joining a raft of initiatives aimed at helping the formerly incarcerated, a program gives money to defray expenses they face, including court fines and rent.