In an attempt to reduce drug trafficking, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) began implementing in October what the … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2014
Judge Philip Pennypacker Discusses Criminal Justice Policy at S.Q. News Forum
Incarceration, rehabilitation and reentry were the topics of discussion in a forum with a local judge, defense attorney and about a dozen inmates, … [Read more...]
Proposition 47 Law Passed to Reclassifying Felony Charges
As Election Day brought a Democratic sweep in all major leadership positions in Sacramento, 58 percent of California voters said that a number of … [Read more...]
Senator Rand Paul Advocates Voting Rights For Ex-Felons
Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), who is considering a 2016 presidential run, is seeking to restore voting rights to nonviolent felons in federal … [Read more...]
Officer Hauwert’s Thoughts Concerning Gender Identification
Seven years ago, M. Hauwert was hired as a male correctional officer at San Quentin State Prison. Now Officer Hauwert is transitioning to a female … [Read more...]
San Francisco Jail Population Declined Both Before and After Realignment Policy
San Francisco’s jail population is shrinking after the Realignment program passed by the California Legislature in 2011, the sheriff’s office … [Read more...]
5150 Law Allow Holds for People in Psychiatric Crisis
‘There is demonstrable evidence that there’s something going on in California that’s helping to stop gun violence’ California’s “5150” law allowing … [Read more...]
San Mateo County Refuses to Detain Jailed Individuals for Immigration Officials
San Mateo County has joined a growing movement to no longer detain jailed individuals for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, except in … [Read more...]
Mother of Murdered Daughter Explores the ‘Mystery of Forgiveness’
Linda White’s daughter was murdered in Texas. She came to San Quentin State Prison last month to talk about forgiveness with inmates who have … [Read more...]
NASCAR Officials and Crewmembers Cruise into San Quentin and Discuss Reform
Earlier this year, NASCAR officials and crewmembers learned about the rehabilitation needs and efforts of inmates during a tour of San Quentin State … [Read more...]
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