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Archives for August 2013

Three-Judge Panel Upset Over CDCR’s Answers

August 16, 2013 by San Quentin News Staff

A three-judge federal court panel insists California can cut its prison population to previously ordered levels without endangering public safety, and … [Read more...]

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Helping At-Risk Youth Get Ahead

August 16, 2013 by Kevin Sawyer

Johnny Rodriguez was headed for a criminal career when a friend helped him turn his life around. Now he’s helping at-risk youngsters fi nd positive, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Youth Offender

Valley Fever Prompts Prison Court Order

August 16, 2013 by San Quentin News Staff

An extremely deadly disease called Valley Fever has prompted a federal judge to order approximately 3,200 inmates out of two California prisons, by no … [Read more...]

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California Parole Commission Approves Compassionate Release

August 16, 2013 by Boston Woodard

On a rare occasion, the California State Parole Commission approved a compassionate release in the case of Bill Lambie due to his terminal medical … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured

California Prisoners’ Hunger Strike

August 16, 2013 by Juan Haines

For the third time in less than two years, California prisoners in at least four facilities have resorted to a hunger strike to protest what they … [Read more...]

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Sesame Street Helps Children Who Have Incarcerated Parents

August 16, 2013 by Charles David Henry

The innovative television show, Sesame Street, recently aired a show for children with incarcerated parents to help them express their feelings of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured

Helping the Rehabilitation Process Through Education

August 16, 2013 by Charles David Henry

“I aim to please,” said Acting Vice-Principal M. Ficarra, smiling broadly, as she sat in her of- fi ce during this interview. “It’s a privilege to be … [Read more...]

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$12 Billion for New Jails and Prisons Prompts a Fight

August 16, 2013 by Kevin Sawyer

The state’s plan for spending $12 billion on new jails and prisons has generated wide opposition, according to a leading prisoner advocacy … [Read more...]

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Report: Brown’s Realignment Plan Has Created a Rise in County Jail Violence

August 16, 2013 by Charles David Henry

Gov. Jerry Brown’s plan to reduce prison overcrowding by shifting offenders away from state prisons to county governments has created a more violent … [Read more...]

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Lifer Parolees Are Less Likely To Re-Offend, Study Indicates

August 16, 2013 by Ted Swain

Prisoners sentenced to life terms with the possibility of parole are less likely to re-offend and return to prison than prisoners released after … [Read more...]

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