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Archives for November 2013
CDCR Certifies 48 Instructors
The Office of Correctional Education (OCE) recently held three one-week training and certification classes for 48 … [Read more...]
John Kelly’s Inspirational Journey
John Kelly said he just sort of fell into a life of community service. His desire to help others led him down many … [Read more...]
San Quentin Community Remembers Sergeant Dennis ‘Bubba’ Wright
DENNIS “BUBBA” WRIGHT August 24, 1974 - September 24, 2012 On September 24, 2013, the San Quentin community remembered … [Read more...]
Folsom State Prison Celebrates The Graduation of 15 Women
Last July, 15 women doing time at Folsom prison graduated from educational programs ranging from high school diplomas to … [Read more...]
LT. ANDERSEN RETIRES
Lt. Loren Andersen is retiring from San Quentin, the prison where he started his career, after 16 years of service with … [Read more...]
American’s Prison Population Declines
With the closing of prisons in many states and initiatives to modify tough on crime laws, America’s prison populations … [Read more...]
Lawmakers Scramble For Prison Funding
Throughout the nation, lawmakers are scrambling to find ways to fund the out of control costs of state correctional … [Read more...]
County Jail Construction Bogs Down
Six years after California lawmakers authorized $1.2 billion for counties to build more jail space, not a single county … [Read more...]
Brown’s Realignment Poses Challenges for County Jails
Governor Jerry Brown’s realignment strategy to reduce state prison overcrowding is presenting challenges for county … [Read more...]
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