Press Room

PRESS RELEASES

With his profound impact on the organization and the lives of so many, Jacques leaves behind a legacy of healing and inspiration.
July 31, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY – We are proud to host “Coming Home and Celebrating Freedom,” an evening of dinner, music, poetry performances, and award presentations on May 12th in Oakland, CA.
May 10, 2023

We congratulate graduates from 5 State Prisons for their tenacity in the face of the chaotic and deadly conditions caused by the COVID pandemic.
March 31, 2021

GRIP IN THE NEWS

We are delighted to be featured on the front page of the Victim and Survivor Rights & Services page of the CDCR website April 23, 2020
One of the most exciting frontline philanthropic foundations, has launched Beyond Prison, a powerful, dynamic, new website on transformational programs in our prison system. The Grip Program is featured with an article and a video.
Freedom Through Self Reflection New National Public Radio series, “BoundBreakers,” highlights the GRIP Program October 2, 2016
FETZER INSTITUTE FEATURES “Deconstructing Our Culture of Violence” STORY BY Jacques Verduin December 3, 2015
FETZER INSTITUTE FEATURES “The Wisdom of Cherishing Sentient Beings Everywhere” STORY BY Jacques Verduin December 8, 2015