Charles David Henry

Court Experts: CCWF’s Medical System Is Substandard

June 25, 2014 by Charles David Henry

According to court-appointed medical experts, California Central Women’s Facility (CCWF) is not delivering adequate medical care to female inmates. … [Read more...]

FBI Studies Project Hike In Violence, Property Crimes

June 25, 2014 by Charles David Henry

Violent and property crimes in America climbed for the second year in a row, the federal Bureau of Justice Statistics reports. The increases were … [Read more...]

Execution Case Investigated Nearly 70 Years Later

June 25, 2014 by Charles David Henry

‘Stinney is the youngest person known to be executed in America in the last two centuries’ The execution of 14-year-old George Junius Stinney Jr. in … [Read more...]

European Countries Refuse To Supply Execution Drugs

June 25, 2014 by Charles David Henry

European Union countries do not allow drugs used for execution to be exported to the United States. The reason? European countries have a fierce … [Read more...]

Santa Cruz Debates Whether to Expand Jail Capacity or Reduce Inmate Population

May 25, 2014 by Charles David Henry

A controversy is brewing in Santa Cruz over whether to reduce jail populations or expand capacity for more prisoners. “Prison reform advocates are … [Read more...]

Death Penalty Appeals One-third Of California Supreme Court Cases

April 24, 2014 by Charles David Henry

Death penalty appeals make up one-third of California Supreme Court’s caseload. According to a 2013 report by Paula Mitchell for Verdict Justia.com, … [Read more...]

E.L.I.T.E.’s Program ‘Transforms the Individual’s Thinking and Behavior’

April 24, 2014 by Charles David Henry

Leadership is a worthy goal. Leaders are pioneers – people who seek out new opportunities and are willing to change the status quo. Leadership that … [Read more...]

Report: Nine States Recognized for Using Alternatives to Incarcerating Juvenile Offenders

April 24, 2014 by Charles David Henry

In a recent report, nine states were commended for their leadership in finding alternatives to incarceration of youth, who have committed serious and … [Read more...]

Elderly Prisoners Eligible for Release Under New Guidelines

April 24, 2014 by Charles David Henry

‘We’re working as collaboratively as we can, and I want to get the job done’ The L.A. Times reported that about 1,300 elderly prisoners would meet the … [Read more...]

Organizations Push State to Release 2,000 Prisoners Eligible for Prop. 36

February 24, 2014 by Charles David Henry

The NAACP Legal Defense, Education Fund and the Three Strikes Project at Stanford School of Law want some 2,000 prisoners, who are eligible for … [Read more...]