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The holiday season is before us; and for those of us who have a loved one in prison or jail, it’s a difficult time of year for all. There is always that special someone who is missing from our festivities…

10/19/2016 Our support group in Ontario got off to a slow start so it was suspended it a few months back due to lack of participation.  We are still open to having one there but may need a new facilitator…

From DOC. These up to date emergency notification forms are so important.  We never know when someone is going to get hurt or have a health event and having timely info to contact families is important.  Please encourage your loved…

Prison Without Punishment September 25, 2015 ByMaurice Chammah From the column ‘America Incarcerated’ Inmates attending a yoga class at Heidering prison, on the outskirts of Berlin. Photos by Julian Röder Published in partnership with the Marshall Project This article appears…

1) Santiam CI family and friends: Saturday, September 19 SCI will be hosting the Annual SCI Powwow. The early morning and afternoon visiting will be canceled. Visiting will resume for regular evening visiting. 2) Coffee Creek CF friends and family:…

Mark your calendar. The Oregon CURE annual meeting will be held the evening of October 19, 2015.  5:45-8:30 P.M. This years theme:  Hope Overcoming the Prison Experience Location:  Beaverton Library, 12375 SW 5th St. Beaverton, OR 97005.  Meeting rooms A…

It’s Prison Reform 101. The Obama administration will soon give some inmates the chance to take college courses on the government’s dime. The Education Department and Justice Department on Friday are expected to announce a pilot program giving some prisoners…

The following was written by an adult in custody and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of CURE. The Scarlett Letter: Redux There is an old joke: a psychiatrist is using the Rohrschak test to examine a patient. Each inkblot…

State Sen. Chip Shields June 11, 2015 PRESS RELEASE Media contact: Amanda Hess, Chief Advisor 503-986-1722 Sen.ChipShields@state.or.us “Ban the Box” receives bipartisan Senate approval HB 3025 will help those with prior arrests or convictions seek employment SALEM – The…

Hello, Please join me in giving a huge THANK YOU to Vickie.   She has located a place for us to hold our meetings at no cost! We will be meeting at the Keizer Salem  Area Senior Center 930 Plymouth Dr.,…