After serving 16 years in New York state prisons as a juvenile, Sean Pica has had a fundamental role in bringing college education to prisoners … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2017
Deadly influenza virus goes unreported by sick inmates
When a deadly influenza virus swept through San Quentin last February and March, many sick inmates said they were reluctant to report being ill to … [Read more...]
‘Get on the Bus’ unites children with their incarcerated parents
Ana González-Lane says she was “pretty scared and freaked out” the first time she came into San Quentin State Prison nine years ago. “It was such a … [Read more...]
News Briefs
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — County jail staff cut Terrill Thomas’ access to water in his cell for seven consecutive days before he died of dehydration, USA … [Read more...]
Inmates sent out of state discover the power of the arts
The lives of California inmates housed in the private La Palma Correctional Facility are being transformed by the power of art. Walk inside a … [Read more...]
Private prison industry to grow despite court rulings on conditions
The private prison industry is looking forward to an increase in business despite an earlier decision by the U.S. Justice Department to end the use of … [Read more...]
Alabama considering asphyxia for execution
Alabama is considering use of nitrogen asphyxia as a third option to execute prisoners. “If SB12 is passed, Alabama would become the second state … [Read more...]
Millions of dollars await crime victims
Program tracks down 12,201, awards them $11.2 million. Because millions of dollars in collected restitution funds often go unclaimed by crime victims, … [Read more...]
Unreliable data impedes policy making
Incomplete and inconsistent data on Americans of Latin origin seriously hampers justice system policy making, according to The Urban Institute. “No … [Read more...]
LA county imposes the highest number of death sentences
Since 2010, Los Angeles County has recorded 36 new death sentences, more than any county in the nation, said David Savage of the Los Angeles … [Read more...]