The Relate Project is being conducted by the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies of UCSF, and is studying the impacts of incarceration on couples where one person has been incarcerated. The Relate Project is seeking men ages 18 years or older who were recently released from prison and is in relationship with a woman, as well as women ages 18 years or older who are in a relationship with a man recently released from prison. The Relate Project is trying to learn about the impact of incarceration on couples’ relationship and lives. Each couple is paid $50 each for participation. All input is confidential. Anyone interested should contact project director at (415) 597-9367. Please forward this announcement to any individuals who may be interested.
Seeking individuals who have served a SHU term
A doctoral student at UC Berkeley in Department of Jurisprudence and Social Policy is researching the history and uses of supermax prisons, where people are in long term segregation and isolation. As part of this research, he would like to interview former prisoners who served at least 3 consecutive months in segregation or isolation, while in federal or state prison. The goal of the interviews is to document people’s experiences in segregation, and experiences of transitioning out of segregation. He hopes to be able to describe the problems associated with long-term segregation, and to propose better alternatives. Interviews are one hour in length; no compensation is available for participation. All names or other identifying information would not be used without explicit permission of individual. If interested, please contact Keramet Reiter at Keramet@berkeley.edu or (617) 290-7689.
Outreach to SF Women for With Open Arms, San Francisco’s Second Chance Act Adult Demonstration Project
With Open Arms is a reentry initiative for San Francisco women (including transgender women) who have been sentenced to State Prison, are currently in State Prison, or are on State Parole in San Francisco. The SF Department of Public Health has partnered with Walden House, Iris Center, Homeless Prenatal Program, Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights, SF Adult Probation Department, SF Clean City, SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development, and the National Council on Crime and Delinquency to develop a strong collaboration. Services include intensive case management, drug treatment, mental health services, trauma recovery, benefits enrollment, child reunification, child behavioral health assistance, job training and immediate placement, legal assistance, and other services. With Open Arms is voluntary, and staff will meet you in jail, prison, or the community. Individuals may refer themselves. Please download, print, and distribute flier to interested individuals: WOAflier20100701BlackandWhite
Free Two-Day Training Opportunity for Organizations Serving Families
SFCANDO is an initiative of the SF Mayor’s Office, in partnership with other City departments, to improve strength-based, family-focused approach to coordinated case management for youth and families. To that end, SFCANDO is offering a two-day, free training for staff of community-based organizations on June 16th and July 7th. Learn about family engagement tools such as ecomaps and supportive inquiry techniques, recognize cultural issues and role of bias in work, better utilize strength-based and family-focused approaches in your work. First come first serve registration, with priority to organizations working with families in Bayview-Hunters Point and Visitacion Valley. Please RSVP ASAP to Darryn Green at (415) 557-6024 or SFTPRegistrar@gmail.com.
Seeking Latino opposite-sex couples impacted by incarceration
The Relate Project is being conducted by the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies of UCSF, and is studying the impacts of incarceration on couples where one person has been incarcerated. In particular, the Relate Project is seeking Latino men ages 18 years or older who were recently released from prison and is in relationship with a woman, as well as Latino women ages 18 years or older who are in a relationship with a man recently released from prison. The Relate Project is trying to learn about the impact of incarceration on couples’ relationship and lives. Each couple is paid $50 each for participation. All input is confidential. Anyone interested should contact project director at (415) 597-9367. Please forward this announcement to any individuals who may be interested.