The Last Mile

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The Last Mile is an Oakland, CA based organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth for justice-impacted individuals through education and technology training.

06/02/2026

California spent $239 million to transform San Quentin into a rehabilitation-centered prison.

Critics call it an expensive experiment. But what if rehabilitation actually produces a measurable economic return?

A new long-term economic analysis from The Last Mile models what happens if expanded education, workforce training, and structured reentry planning reduce recidivism and increase employment over time. The findings are striking.

The bigger question isn’t whether prison reform is compassionate. It’s whether rehabilitation-based reform may ultimately be cheaper than the status-quo of repeated incarceration.

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05/29/2026

On May 14, The Last Mile was honored to have Sway Calloway, a proud TLM board member, and, SiriusXM host of

joined us during our visit to San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. Throughout the day, Sway witnessed the impact of education and community, inside SQRC. What stood out most was the amount of love, respect, and appreciation he received from the residents, a powerful reminder of the connection he has built through his voice, his presence, and his belief in people’s ability to grow.

Sway’s support of The Last Mile reflects what this mission is all about: creating pathways for justice-impacted individuals to build skills, reclaim possibility, and prepare for a future beyond incarceration.

Thank you, Sway, for standing with The Last Mile, showing up for the community, and continuing to believe in the power of rehabilitation, second chances, and human potential.

Listen to Sway’s full segment here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WNZssHyF2C33ImlyclqHD?si=gZO4QFjHQbGrO_H1g5i2Kw&nd=1&dlsi=f1ab69e2d23f4902

05/28/2026

Thank you to and reporter Philippe Djegal for covering our recent showcase event at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center and helping bring national attention to the future of rehabilitation.

The segment highlighted The Last Mile’s technology in San Quentin’s newly transformed learning center, where incarcerated students are gaining access to education, media production, workforce development programs, and the only secure AI learning platform currently operating inside a prison anywhere in the world.

We’re grateful to everyone helping shine a light on the power of education, opportunity, and second chances — and on the students doing the hard work every day to build better futures for themselves and their communities.

05/22/2026

Michael “Harry O” Harris has been a long-time supporter of this mission, and on May 14, we were honored to have him join The Last Mile during our visit to San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.

His presence, dedication, and belief in the power of transformation mean so much to our community and to the work we continue to build every day. Days like this remind us why education, and true rehabilitation matter. When people are given access to real skills, mentorship, and community, pathways open, barriers begin to break, and second chances become life-changing opportunities.

A heartfelt thank you to Harris for standing with us and continuing to support a mission rooted in dignity, growth, and possibility.

05/20/2026

Thank you to from 10 for going inside San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, and giving viewers a closer look at what The Last Mile has built in the new Education Center.

Her reporting highlights a powerful shift: a space once defined by punishment is now being reimagined around rehabilitation, workforce training, and preparation for life after release. From open classrooms to hands-on learning opportunities, San Quentin’s new rehabilitation-focused learning center represents what’s possible when people are given access to education, skills, and hope.

The Last Mile is proud to be part of that work, helping justice-impacted individuals build real career pathways and return home ready to contribute to their families and communities.

05/18/2026

Daryl Norcott, Director of Community Partnerships and Special Projects at AMEND, explains how AMEND uses a public health framework to address harm inside prisons.

Instead of looking only at punishment or control, this approach asks deeper questions: What conditions are causing harm? What environments are people exposed to? And what kind of care, support, and rehabilitation would help people return home healthier, safer, and better prepared for their communities?

Public health is recognizing that people cannot all be treated with the same one-size-fits-all response. Inside carceral settings, true rehabilitation requires individualized care, right support, at the right time, for the right person. When prisons become places of health, learning, and rehabilitation, the impact reaches far beyond prison walls. It strengthens families, improves reentry, and helps create safer communities for everyone.

With Robert P. Roche III

Watch the full episode on AMEND at The Last Mile Radio at the link below:https://youtu.be/Pxdwwj0Fx10?si=SigZkDEIoO1PsU-U

05/15/2026

Yesterday, The Last Mile hosted an event at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center that had one focus: The Future of Rehabilitation.

80 correctional leaders and industry change-makers from across the country converged to see the most technologically advanced prison educational facility in the world. We were joined by dozens of current SQRC residents who are working every day to build a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities.

We toured a facility that is changing the way we imagine prison educational programming.
We showcased technology that is primed to transform correctional facilities from coast to coast.
Most importantly, the residents had the opportunity to show their remarkable skills and projects to the world, displaying their total dedication to success after incarceration.

With so many incredible people and organizations to acknowledge, we will keep it simple for now - Thank you, to our friends and partners, for joining us. Together, we are Paving The Road To Success.

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Photo credit Matthew Kadi

05/11/2026

What happens when prisons stop viewing safety as purely “command and control” and begin treating incarceration as a public health issue?

In our latest episode of The Last Mile Radio, Eisen of the for Justice explores how traditional prison systems often discourage correctional officers from building even the most basic human connections with incarcerated people — using someone’s name, asking about their family, or simply engaging in conversation.

Amend is working to fundamentally rethink that model.
Using a public health framework, Amend approaches prisons as environments that shape the health, behavior, and wellbeing of everyone inside — including correctional officers. Instead of focusing only on punishment and enforcement, the model emphasizes normalization, dynamic security, communication, staff wellness, and reducing the underlying conditions that contribute to violence and instability.

What makes this approach different is that correctional officers are not left out of the reform process. Instead, they are central to it.

In Washington State, officers participating in Amend described these interactions as some of the most meaningful moments of their careers. Through consistent communication, mentorship, and relationship-building, officers are able to connect with incarcerated individuals in ways that improve safety, reduce tension, and restore a sense of humanity on both sides of the system.

A more humane prison system does not begin with policy alone. It begins with culture change — one that recognizes dignity, builds trust, and creates healthier environments for everyone living and working inside prison walls.

Watch the full episode on Amend from The Last Mile Radio:
https://youtu.be/Pxdwwj0Fx10?si=ek6YlLgsBCnPZ1u9

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05/04/2026

Reentry is the process of returning home after incarceration—rebuilding a life, reconnecting with community, and navigating employment, housing, and identity in a world that kept moving.

Recently, the Brennan Center for Justice released a national report on Prison Reform that highlights how we can reimagine incarceration in the United States. LB Eisen- Senior Director for The Brennan Center for Justice, explains that outcomes can improve when preparation for release from prison starts on day one.

The research highlights how traditional prison environments limit autonomy and disconnect people from real-world responsibilities, making successful reintegration harder. Normalization shifts that reality by structuring daily life around dignity and practical skills like cooking, communication, and shared routines, helping people build the foundation they need before they ever walk out the door.

Nearly everyone who is incarcerated will eventually return home—to our neighborhoods, and workplaces. Will they return with the tools to work, communicate, and contribute?

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04/30/2026

Seelig sits down with , on The Mel Robbins Podcast to share the work she’s been a part of for over a decade inside San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.

The Last Mile has helped bring entrepreneurship, and coding education to people who are incarcerated—many of whom have faced incredibly difficult life circumstances. Inside these classrooms, individuals begin to see something different for themselves. They learn how to shift their thinking, take ownership of their future, and unlock possibilities they once believed were out of reach.

One shift in mindset can be the moment everything changes for those who are incarcerated.

Catch the full episode on The Mel Robbin’s Podcast on your favorite podcasting app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvEsWpiT8WQ&t=2280s and to learn more about The Last Mile visit www.thelastmile.org

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