Being a college student can be challenging under ideal circumstances; for formerly incarcerated and system-impacted students, challenges can include access to basic needs such as housing, food, and transportation. College success relies on technologies many formerly incarcerated students haven’t been able to access for long periods of time. These pages focus on how to navigate that technology, how to find Palomar College campus systems and services, and what community based organizations are available to help with housing, employment, and other logistics.
- Peer mentor support is available throughout the week for anyone who would like some one-on-one assistance with technology and other needs. Check the schedule to see when peer mentors are available at the Rising Scholars Center.
- Help with technology basics like how to use a computer and the internet
- Campus services and community-based organizations for basic needs like housing, food, and employment
- Expungement Information:
- The San Diego County Office of the Public Defender Fresh Start Program website has information about the expungement process. You can also download a PDF version of a January 29, 2021 expungement presentation by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office. Click on the following red letters to access the PDF file of this presentation: PDF-CRR-Clinic Presentation_SanDiegoCounty-DA-PD_Jan-29-2021.
- Similar information is also available in this recorded presentation (one hour, 43 minute YouTube video) or on the Fresh Start website.
- Free tattoo removal is available through a program with the San Diego County District Attorneys Office. Their website is www.sandiegolaserremoval.com/freetattooremoval.
