Repeat offender numbers in Australia are down as much as 55 percent, thanks to restorative justice proceedings, according to a recent ABC News report. … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
Alcatraz Presents a Theatrical Play: ‘In the Kitchen With a Knife’
It was the first time I had ever been to Alcatraz and I was so excited, especially because this was to be no ordinary tourist trip by ferry across the … [Read more...]
People Who Cross Borders
There’s a great deal of concern, confusion and controversy over the issue of immigration — whether legal or otherwise. The recent influx of more than … [Read more...]
The Bone People by Keri Hulme
A lone woman’s eccentric relationship with a “non-speaking” boy and his stepfather is the intimate setting that immerses readers in an artistic … [Read more...]
Overcoming Injustice Through the Eyes of a Butler
The Butler is a gripping history lesson, loosely based on a story that parallels a black man’s effort to survive racial injustice by becoming a White … [Read more...]
Progress Made in the 2014 California Health Care System
Although there have been significant improvements in the delivery of medical care to California prisoners, “It is clear that much work remains to be … [Read more...]
Life Insurance Rarely Available For Prison Inmates
‘With felons, you run up against that unknown moral factor” Life insurers rarely cover inmates in prison, so they are unlikely to leave anything … [Read more...]
Generation We Empowers Youth to Become ‘The Next Generation of Leaders’
Eric Greenberg’s story is one that Americans love to hear — an entrepreneur’s journey from modest beginnings to extreme success, shattered by … [Read more...]
Prisoners and Marin Shakespeare Collaborate In Modern Version of ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’
Dozens of Bay Area community members came inside San Quentin State Prison on June 25, mingling with nearly 100 convicted criminals to watch a … [Read more...]
U.S. Department of Justice Reveals Decline In Domestic Violence From 1994-2011
There has been a sharp decline in violence between intimate partners, according to a federal analysis. “From 1994 to 2011, the rate of serious … [Read more...]