These are uncertain times in California prisons. The state’s correctional system is working on expediting the release of some 8,000 incarcerated people by the end of August in order to reduce overcrowding. But with COVID-19 still plaguing facilities and many transitional housing programs on lockdown, advocates, inmate family members and the wider public are wondering what will happen when people get out. KQED’s Kate Wolffe has the account of one recently released inmate. 

<p>These are uncertain times in California prisons. The state&rsquo;s correctional system is working on expediting the release of some 8,000 incarcerated people by the end of August in order to reduce overcrowding. But with COVID-19 still plaguing facilities and many transitional housing programs on lockdown, advocates, inmate family members and the wider public are wondering what will happen when people get out. KQED&rsquo;s Kate Wolffe has the account of one recently released inmate.&nbsp;</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>

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