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flag After 35 years, Stanford Chatfield, formerly incarcerated, now works at Alcatraz earning $25/hour through a reentry program.

flag After 35 years in prison, Stanford Chatfield, a former San Francisco inmate, found dignity and purpose as a historical interpreter at Alcatraz through the CROP’s Ready 4 Life fellowship. flag Released last year, he faced financial hardship and limited job prospects after earning just 28 cents an hour in prison. flag The program provided job training, mentorship, and technical skills in UX design, leading to a permanent position at Alcatraz paying about $25 an hour. flag His story underscores the impact of second-chance opportunities, equitable pay for formerly incarcerated workers, and the value of restorative programs in reducing recidivism, despite ongoing funding challenges.

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