A Three Strikes initiative slated for the November ballot is designed to reflect the voters’ original intent for the law, according to Geri Silva, the … [Read more...]
PIA Worker Layoffs
San Quentin’s Prison Industry Authority has cut approximately half of its labor force over the past year due to a drop in statewide sales. The workers … [Read more...]
Prisoners Told Education Is the Key to Success
Education has the power to change a prisoner’s attitude about himself and paves the way for a fruitful life in society, says a San Quentin … [Read more...]
Two Efforts Underway to Amend the Three Strikes Law
Two separate efforts to amend California’s controversial Three Strikes Law are under way—in the Legislature and by voter initiative. AB327 passed the … [Read more...]
S.Q. Welcomes New Chaplain
Mardi Ralph Jackson has been appointed San Quentin’s Protestant chaplain, the first African-American female Protestant chaplain at the prison’s Garden … [Read more...]
Amending Three Strike Law Up for 2012 Vote
A new ballot initiative is headed for a vote in 2012 to curb life sentences for non-violent crimes. The measure was drafted by the Stanford University … [Read more...]
New Poll Reflects Support For Amending Three Strikes
A heavy majority of Californians favor amending the Three Strikes Law, according to recent public opinion polls. A Field Poll in June found 74 percent … [Read more...]
New Group to Focus on 3 Strikes
One of the ways to help reduce prison overcrowding would be to modify the Three Strikes Law. A Field Poll in June found 74 percent of voters would … [Read more...]
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