Archives for February 2014

New Law Helps Former Prisoners Seeking Employment

February 24, 2014 by N. T. NOBLE BUTLER

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation aimed at helping former prisoners get jobs. The new law means many people who seek jobs with state or local … [Read more...]

Increase in Federal Prison Population Forces Taxpayers to Spend Billions

February 23, 2014 by Kevin Sawyer

The federal prison population has steadily increased in the last three decades, forcing taxpayers to spend billions of dollars, shifting funds away … [Read more...]

Prison Policy Initiative Highlights Improvements

February 23, 2014 by Kevin Sawyer

A prisoners’ rights research organization highlights in its annual report accomplishments and reforms made in the criminal justice system. The Prison … [Read more...]

Sexual Offenders Recidivism Rate Decreases, According to Report

February 23, 2014 by Wesley Eisiminger

Sex offender recidivism is much lower than what people think, according to an article by USA Fair, Inc. The organization reports that over the last … [Read more...]

Denial and the First Steps Towards Accepting Responsibility

February 23, 2014 by Arnulfo Garcia

There are many types of crimes, but in a civilized society, murder is considered one of the most heinous, perhaps because of its bleak finality. The … [Read more...]

Is Cleanliness Next to Godliness?

February 23, 2014 by San Quentin News Contributor

In a state that has been plagued by droughts and water shortages, why are we showering the dirtiest people in the state? The criminals do not need … [Read more...]

Judge Hears Pepper Spray Challenge

February 23, 2014 by San Quentin News Staff

A federal judge has heard testimony to determine whether California inmate’s civil rights were violated after pepper spray was used to force them out … [Read more...]

Access to Healthcare Reduces Recidivism

February 23, 2014 by San Quentin News Contributor

While incarcerated, inmates have a constitutional right to adequate healthcare. Keeping it up once they are released, helps them stay out of jail, … [Read more...]

Corrections Corporation of America Profits From Mass Incarceration

February 23, 2014 by Ted Swain

Private prisons profit from mass incarceration. One of the largest private prison operators is Corrections Corporation of America (CCA). The company … [Read more...]

‘California Lock-Down Practice Violates Constitution’

February 23, 2014 by N. T. NOBLE BUTLER

The California prison system violates the U.S. Constitution when it places inmates on lockdown based on their race after a riot, according to the U.S. … [Read more...]