As mass incarceration in the United States is trending down, the incarceration rate of women has increased. Female incarceration globally has … [Read more...]
Resident works towards restitution by overcoming drug addiction, insecurities
An incarcerated former U.S. Marine Corps veteran speaks about his journey from military service to self-help after years of neglect, drug addiction, … [Read more...]
Stronger regulations on confined spaces for animals than incarcerated
The Animals Welfare Act regulates confined spaces for animals, but there is no such protection when it comes to incarcerated people. The … [Read more...]
Incarcerated person’s smuggled books change his life
A young man’s defiance of a book ban in solitary confinement changed his life, and after his release, he vowed to create prison libraries across the … [Read more...]
Images, inferiority, outlawed culture plague generations
As a result of the power of images, outlawed culture, and inferiority complexes, psychological trauma has plagued generations for … [Read more...]
Pretrial diversion program offers rehabilitation outside of prison
An offender’s dream is to avoid jail, which is not always possible, but with public support, a new jail diversion program will increase their … [Read more...]
Limited childcare in drug treatment programs concerns women
A woman’s right to choose between having custody of her children or substance abuse treatment is a difficult choice. April Lee was … [Read more...]
Music and mental health a part of rehabilitation
In dealing with life’s curve balls, incarcerated musicians express their love for music and how they use it to cope with the stressors life throws at … [Read more...]
New tracking device for high-risk parolees
A "more progressive" and humane tracking device will give high-risk parolees a better success rate, and lessen their likelihood of reoffending. A … [Read more...]
Resident crisis prevention team seeks to make impact
As California’s Governor invests in men’s mental health, San Quentin residents speak their truth at a crisis intervention graduation. Light … [Read more...]
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