A federal judge outlined a plan for California to regain control over its prison health care system after nearly a decade of federal oversight. U.S. … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2015
Rose Madden’s Healing Journey Toward Restorative Justice
“My heart was broken,” guest speaker Rose Madden said as she told San Quentin inmates the story of the senseless murder of her daughter, Jennifer … [Read more...]
Indiana Wants to Build More Prison Cells
Indiana officials say they need to build more prison cells because they will run out of beds for male inmates within two years. Prison officials say … [Read more...]
Board Hearings and the Truth Behind Closed Doors
As a journalist, when I do a story profile on an inmate at San Quentin, I first look for individuals who demonstrate a willingness to change. Has he … [Read more...]
Exonerated After 39 Years in Prison
DNA evidence exonerated Michael Hanline after he served 34 yearas for a crime he did not commit. Hanline, 69, was the longest-serving wrongfully … [Read more...]
Federal Government Moves to Better Its Criminal Record System
The federal government is moving to improve its criminal records system. The Department of Justice asked for bidders to improve the accuracy, utility … [Read more...]
S.Q. Warrior Maurice Hanks’ Parting Words
San Quentin Warrior Maurice Hanks paroled in April. Here’s what he had to say on his way out. His favorite game was against the Golden State Warriors … [Read more...]
Paroled From San Quentin After 28 Years Behind Bars
After spending 28 years in prison for a crime he insists he did not commit, Roeling Adams was released on parole from San Quentin State Prison. The … [Read more...]
Juvenile Lifers Unprepared for Board Hearings
While some youthful offenders are finding new hope in getting out of prison, more are not found suitable for release or are unprepared for their board … [Read more...]
The ‘Hidden Victims’
Children with incarcerated mothers are often referred to as “hidden victims,” and are among the most at-risk population in the United States, a study … [Read more...]