The state Legislature is considering filling funding gaps in county services for former state prisoners with mental … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2012
California’s Prisoner Segregation Scrutinized
Big changes are on the horizon for California’s solitary confinement policies. In the wake of hunger strikes, public … [Read more...]
Recent State Study Criticizes Offender Classification Practice
The current practice by California prison officials of categorizing and housing some prisoners in higher level … [Read more...]
Life After Murder by Nancy Mullane
Why would five convicted murderers offer a news reporter unfettered access into their life after spending decades behind … [Read more...]
Over 17 Years Since Singer’s Tragic Death
Last month marked the 17th anniversary of the tragic death of singer and songwriter Selena Quintanella, known as “La … [Read more...]
SF Seeks to Build New County Jail
San Francisco officials have taken the first steps to modernize its jail system. The plan was prompted by the aging … [Read more...]
Environmentalists Visit ‘Green Life’
Last month, two world-renowned environmentalists paid visits to the Green Life program at San Quentin. One might think … [Read more...]
Native American Sues for Ceremonial Tobacco Right
A San Quentin prisoner is suing the California prison system for denying Native Americans the right to use tobacco … [Read more...]
States Rethink Prison Solitary Confinement
In 1831, French historian Alexis de Tocqueville visited the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, where prison … [Read more...]
Model Prisoner Vang Paroles After 17 Years
After half his life in prison, Touly Vang is scheduled to parole from San Quentin. He is determined to be a positive … [Read more...]