Archives for April 2022

The California Coalition of Women Prisoners celebrates 25 years of activism

April 20, 2022 by Marcus Henderson

CCWP has represented the women of California’s prison system. They have protested abuse and injustice, celebrated victories in justice reform, fought … [Read more...]

Federal women’s facility plagued by allegations of staff sexual misconduct

April 20, 2022 by Jad Salem

A federal prison for women in California is riddled with allegations of staff sexually abusing prisoners. The warden and three other staff members … [Read more...]

Marin program helps former offenders pursue ‘clean slate’

April 20, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

Emanuel McLemore was in jail three years ago when he had a “look in the mirror” moment. “I had seen people I know make the change,” he said. “I … [Read more...]

Pope Francis calls for hope in sentencing reform

April 20, 2022 by Charles Crow

Pope Francis has called for criminal sentencing that leaves incarcerated people with hope and provides a chance at redemption. “It’s right that … [Read more...]

Innocent man exonerated after serving six years in prison

April 20, 2022 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

Anthony Miller is a free man after a New York appeals court ruled he was wrongly arrested, convicted and imprisoned for a street robbery. Miller … [Read more...]

Foundation focuses on prisoner trauma

April 19, 2022 by Jad Salem

Church member volunteers are working with Nebraska prisoners to help them find positive new lives. “It’s a big deal,” said state Sen. Suzanne … [Read more...]

Organization gets $750K boost from Justice Dept.

April 19, 2022 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

The Maine Prisoner Reentry Network has received A $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, reported the Bangor Daily News. It … [Read more...]

Prisons’ quarantine isolation measures failed to prevent massive COVID infections

April 19, 2022 by Randy Hansen

Solitary confinement cells used to quarantine prisoners during the COVID-19 pandemic did not prevent spreading the virus or prevent prisoners from … [Read more...]

New variants, same old COVID-19

April 19, 2022 by Carlos Drouaillet

COVID-19 is more infectious but potentially less dangerous, two leading medical experts report. This makes it less important to impose some … [Read more...]