by Civil Survival | Apr 17, 2018
On Friday April 13, 2018, six members of Civil Survival traveled to Washington State University to give a rousing panel discussion about the transformative power of higher education at the school’s Foley Institute. The panelists included Christopher Poulos, Executive...
by Civil Survival | Apr 5, 2018
Pierce College recently announced the selection of four exceptional former students to honor during this year’s Distinguished Alumni celebration, including Civil Survival board co-chair Omari Amili. The announcement explains that “[t]he Nominees are carefully selected...
by Civil Survival | Apr 5, 2018
On April 5, 2018 the Washington State Supreme Court published their unanimous opinion overturning the recommendation of the Bar Association’s Character and Fitness Board to deny formerly incarcerated law graduate Tarra Simmons’ application to sit for the Bar Exam. Ms....
by Civil Survival | Apr 5, 2018
Are you formerly incarcerated, have a friend or family member who is directly or indirectly impacted by the criminal justice system? Join Evergreen Game Changers, a student group coordinated by formerly incarcerated students, building community, working towards equity...
by Civil Survival | Apr 5, 2018
Civil Survival is proud to announce the 2018 launch of its newest Game Changer Group in Thurston County Washington. The Thurston County Evergreen Game Changers creates unique and exciting new pathways for justice involved individuals to participate in social,...
by Civil Survival | Apr 2, 2018
A recent Forbes article describes how Marcus Bullock, a formerly incarcerated entrepreneur, launched a new app called Flikshop that allows people to send postcards to an incarcerated friend or family member. Bullock says he was inspired by the knowledge that getting...
by Civil Survival | Apr 2, 2018
The Foley Institute is hosting a panel discussion entitled Life After Conviction on Friday, April 13. For more information about Life After Conviction, download the event flier. The Thomas S. Foley Institute is a non-partisan public policy institute located on the...
by Civil Survival | Mar 28, 2018
Due to overcrowding at the Washington Correction Center for Women (“WCCW”) many women are being transferred to the Yakima County Jail, where living conditions are far worse than any of the women could have anticipated. The women spend 23 or more hours confined in...
by Civil Survival | Mar 16, 2018
On March 13, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the Fair Chance Act, which “bans the box” asking about prior convictions on job applications in Washington. Civil Survival Executive Director Tarra Simmons, who testified in support of the bill, was on hand...
by Civil Survival | Mar 8, 2018
Civil Survival member Michael Shoemaker was among a group of panelists who spoke recently on the issue of Legal Financial Obligations (LFO’s) at the Living With Conviction lecture series at UW Law School. There were powerful personal stories as well as some startling...
Recent Comments