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Jovan Strong

Jovan “Aqil” Strong was raised in the Bay Area. Presently he is a peer mentor studying to become a certified alcohol and other drugs addiction counselor at Corcoran State Prison in California. He is also a freelance writer who covers culture and entertainment, mental health, mental wellness, social and economic justice, and the Islamic faith. For more follow him at on Instagram at KUF I snap back

14 Jun 2023

Interview: Returning To General Population After San Quentin Closes Death Row

Jovan Strong speaks to Steven Anthony Jones about adjusting to life after Death Row.

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05 Jan 2017

How Corrections Officers Control Supply And Demand For Contraband Phones In Prisons

Corrections departments conduct searches and introduce policies to diminish contraband, but such efforts arguably play a role in preserving the market.

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How Corrections Officers Control Supply And Demand For Contraband Phones In Prisons

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