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BOOK REVIEW: WHAT’S PRISON FOR? By Bill Keller

March 22, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

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...]

Filed Under: Book Review, Book/Movie Reviews, Book/Movie Reviews, Recently Posted

VIET IMMIGRANT MAKES HISTORY

March 21, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

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...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, Politics, Recently Posted

UCSF apologizes for unethical experiments

March 21, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Male nurse pushing stretcher gurney bed in hospital corridor with doctors & senior female patient

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...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Criminal Justice, Health Care, Recently Posted

Group helps former prisoners understand
housing barriers

March 20, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

bedroom with bed in front of the green wall, 3d render

Criminal records still a factor forreentering citizens seeking a place to live Among the numerous barriers the newly-freed face when reentering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Legal, Parole and Release, Re-Entry, Recently Posted

Black women making historic strides in California politics

March 20, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

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...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Featured, Politics, Profiles

The power of healing through music

March 20, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

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...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Music, Prison Programs, Recently Posted

MT. TAM PACKS THE HOUSE

February 15, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

California to shutter more prison facilities

February 15, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

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...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Featured

Legal loopholes enable bail bond firms to avoid forfeiture payments

January 18, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

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...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Legal, Recently Posted

Dehumanizing labels adversely affect returning citizens

January 18, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

State lawmakers, an international organization and a non-profit all advocate to change the negative labeling of incarcerated people as “felons and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Re-Entry, Recently Posted

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