Holding the head of a dying Malcolm X at his assassination in New York City only highlights the courageousness of this Japanese-American … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
History of women in the Department of Corrections on both sides of the law
Editor’s note: This is the first installment of a two-part story looking at the history of women in the California Department of Corrections and … [Read more...]
Letters to the Editor by K. Baday
To whom it may concern, First I want to thank you for the amazing newspaper that you provide. It’s very informative. My name is Korla, and I am … [Read more...]
U.S. has 5 percent of the world’s women but 30 percent of its female inmates
Female prison populations have been increasing rapidly in past decades. Explanations, according to several studies, often overlook many of the factors … [Read more...]
Ireland takes a look at mothers in prison
In Ireland there is a clear need for incarcerated mothers to maintain children and family relationships, according to a National University of Ireland … [Read more...]
A nation’s wealth does not spare women from violence
In eight of the world’s wealthiest countries, women undergo death by violence at rates as high, or higher, than men, despite declining levels of … [Read more...]
Only eight U.S. prisons allow infants with their mothers
Across the United States, there are just eight prisons that allow infants to remain with their mothers who are serving sentences. According to the … [Read more...]
Aboriginal women jailed for defending themselves
In Western Australia, Aboriginal women are being incarcerated at a high rate for responding with violence to unreported domestic abuse at home, … [Read more...]
Firefighters receive more than praise from local ministry
Female inmates working at a Malibu fire camp annually receive donated gift bags from a local prison ministry. Members of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church … [Read more...]
Italy’s rehabilitation method: public interaction
Italian-style rehabilitation includes public interaction with prisoners to change attitudes about the incarcerated. And that’s served up with risotto … [Read more...]