Emails, photos to prisoners will soon go through new vendor The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has ended a contract … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2022
BEHOLDING BEAUTY IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST
Visitors, volunteers marvel at SQ Chapel Garden’s therapeutic ‘gateway’ San Quentin’s program volunteers, newly arrived prisoners and the many … [Read more...]
Ronald Gabriel’s Social Darwinism MASS INCARCERATION
The art of Ronald “Gabe” Gabriel is like a time capsule that collects souvenirs and relics; he shows us the wrinkles as we age. Each piece has its own … [Read more...]
Corcoran prisoners raise more than $5,400 for Project Hope
By Michael Knight - Contributor Corcoran State Prison, IAC Chairman Many tears were shed when prisoners, guests, and staff celebrated HopeFest … [Read more...]
Involuntary servitude amendments face uphill battle
In 2018, Colorado was the first state to amend its constitution to abolish all forms of slavery and involuntary servitude—and did so without its … [Read more...]
State Senate won’t ban forcible prison labor
The state Senate has decided that forced labor will remain in effect in California prisons. Assembly Constitutional Amendment 3 failed to get … [Read more...]
Lompoc Covid suit settled
Federal prisoners who filed a class action lawsuit requesting releases due to COVID-19, have reached a settlement agreement with the Bureau of Prisons … [Read more...]
LA supes strike down motion to close juvenile detention camp
An LA County Supervisor’s effort to close a deteriorating youth detention was thwarted after other supervisors voted the proposal down, according to … [Read more...]
Labor shortages create opportunity for returning citizens
A labor shortage sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic is helping formerly incarcerated people find jobs, according to The Associated Press. At least … [Read more...]
Experts cite Covid risks, recommend additional releases
A new report about the effects of COVID-19 on California’s prison system encourages lawmakers and prison officials to reduce the prison population in … [Read more...]