The book “What’s Prison For?” by Bill Keller sheds light on crime and punishment, and the real purpose of incarceration. Tough on crime … [Read more...]
VIET IMMIGRANT MAKES HISTORY
First Asian American elected to leadSacramento County DA’s office A Vietnamese immigrant was confirmed as the 5th Asian American ever elected in … [Read more...]
UCSF apologizes for unethical experiments
A major California hospital has apologized for subjecting prisoners to unethical treatments by two doctors in the 1960s and 1970s, according to the … [Read more...]
Group helps former prisoners understand
housing barriers
Criminal records still a factor forreentering citizens seeking a place to live Among the numerous barriers the newly-freed face when reentering … [Read more...]
Black women making historic strides in California politics
For the first time in California history, Black women are at the helm of two important government offices: Shirley Weber is the secretary of state and … [Read more...]
The power of healing through music
Professional singer and songwriter Essence Goldman held a workshop called Finding Your Voice on Dec. 20 at San Quentin’s Interfaith Chapel, to share … [Read more...]
MT. TAM PACKS THE HOUSE
students displayed their talents in poetry, rap and original songs in an Open Mic event. “Open Mic is a way to give back to our students and … [Read more...]
California to shutter more prison facilities
California has sets it sights on closing two operating prisons, as well as enacting cutbacks at six other prisons, as the state continues its … [Read more...]
Legal loopholes enable bail bond firms to avoid forfeiture payments
Some bail bonds companies in a few states pocket the money clients’ paid them instead of paying the court the amount of forfeited bail, the Prison … [Read more...]
Dehumanizing labels adversely affect returning citizens
State lawmakers, an international organization and a non-profit all advocate to change the negative labeling of incarcerated people as “felons and … [Read more...]
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