Josef Gray is fighting against many forces as he tries to help young people stay clear of the justice system. Mostly, though, he is fighting a word. Inevitable.
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The issue of the terminally ill homeless dovetailed with the focus of von Friederichs-Fitzwater’s academic efforts at Sacramento State University and UC Davis. At UC Davis, she was an associate professor in the School of Medicine, focusing on disparities in health care based on age, ethnicity and income.
When that long countdown to the end of a prison sentence reaches zero, the door swings open. It will mean little, however, if that’s the last open door an inmate sees.
Unlocking the entrance to the job market is essential for the 35,000 or more individuals released from California prisons yearly. It’s also essential for the economy and for communities who feel the impact when those who are released fail to find solid employment and reoffend.
When the SlingShot Regional project was launched in 2018, there were plenty of players at the table. Representatives from the education, health care and workforce development sectors were all looking for a comprehensive way to address issues and needs in the health care sector.