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Shaun Osburn

Holiday Postcard Writing

As we count down the final days of 2024, we here at The Last Mile reflects on all the work and the students we partner with who drive our work. “Five years ago, The Last Mile began a heartfelt tradition of having our staff handwrite and send postcards to every student enrolled in our nationwide […]

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Leaders and Partners Visit The Last Mile Classroom at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

Today, The Last Mile brought leaders from The 8th Amendment Project, East Bay Community Foundation, Equal Justice USA, Fund for Nonviolence, Hope Lab, The Just Trust, Life on Art, Responsible Business Initiative for Justice, Televerde, and Virgin Unite to visit our classrooms at  San Quentin Rehabilitation Center in California. The three-hour visit included students showcasing […]

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North Dakota’s Department of Corrections Celebrates Graduation of The Last Mile Coding Program at State Penitentiary

The Last Mile provides technology training for high-demand jobs to incarcerated individuals in facilities across the US Last week, six students graduated from The Last Mile (TLM) web development program at North Dakota State Penitentiary. The small cohort spent the last year learning technology skills, including web development, coding, and software engineering, to prepare them for […]

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Thinking Beyond Banning The Box

Fair hiring practices are essential for giving justice-impacted individuals a real chance at rebuilding their lives. Here’s why the focus needs to expand from application forms.

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