More than 100 inmates and about a dozen community members celebrated the graduation of a group of inmates from San Quentin’s Victim Offender Education … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Judge James Lambden Visits San Quentin
Most people don’t understand the difference between the court system and the prison system, says a retired appeals court judge on a recent visit to … [Read more...]
S.Q. Literacy Groups Collaborate And Address Shortage Problems
On April 10, three prison-based literacy groups—Free to Succeed, Project Reach and GED Prep—all struggling for material and recognition, broke bread … [Read more...]
Study: U.S. Data Unclear on Imprisoned Population
There is no clear indication or definitive number of just how many men, women, and children are imprisoned in the United States – figures vary and are … [Read more...]
Criminal Justice Reformers Praise Affordable Care Act
While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has received criticism nationwide, criminal justice reformers say affordable health care for ex-prisoners is an … [Read more...]
The San Quentin Community Shows Appreciation to Dr. Julie Lifshay
Eight years ago, Julie Lifshay PhD, ventured inside San Quentin for the first time, hoping to help prisoners improve their lives. Today, she continues … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz Debates Whether to Expand Jail Capacity or Reduce Inmate Population
A controversy is brewing in Santa Cruz over whether to reduce jail populations or expand capacity for more prisoners. “Prison reform advocates are … [Read more...]
Report: Gov. Brown’s Realignment Plan Causes ‘New Class’ of Inmates
California inmates serving sentences that exceed one year used to be sent to state prison. However, Gov. Jerry Brown’s solution to prison … [Read more...]
San Diego Implements a Unique Way To Handle County Jail Prisoner Influx
San Diego County has implemented new strategies to accommodate the influx of prisoners created by the state Realignment plan. Assembly Bill 109, … [Read more...]
Report: Violence Increases in County Jails
Ten counties in California, which account for 70 percent of the state’s jail population, have experienced an increase in jail violence due to … [Read more...]
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