Nostalgic feelings dampen many inmates’ lives during the holiday season, but Christmas caroling in San Quentin State Prison revives happy memories of … [Read more...]
Study shows government uses distorted data to justify policies
A recent study by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) explains how the government uses distorted data to justify its policies. The study focused on … [Read more...]
A question of law and prison investments
Ethical questions are being raised about an immigration judge whose husband has invested in private prisons, Mother Jones magazine reports. The issue … [Read more...]
Immigrant rights groups express concern about sanctuary city raids
Immigrant rights groups are concerned that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) is targeting sanctuary cities. Sanctuary regions … [Read more...]
The lasting effects of the Willie Horton trial
Politicians and law enforcement agencies use the names of crime victims to stir up public outrage in an attempt to undermine prison reform efforts and … [Read more...]
DACA repeal is a nightmare for Dreamers
President Donald Trump’s announcement to repeal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a nightmare for Dreamers, according to … [Read more...]
Folsom documentary highlights the value of group therapy
The film offers audiences a look at ... prison life An award-winning documentary film highlights the value of group therapy in turning around the … [Read more...]
Long Beach initiates cleanup program to help with reintegration
The parole department in Long Beach started a cleanup program staffed by parolees to help them reintegrate into society, reported the Gazette … [Read more...]
Programa de limpieza inusual
El parole (departamento de libertad condicional) de Long Beach inició un programa de limpieza con parolees (personas bajo libertad condicional) para … [Read more...]
Private prison industry to grow despite court rulings on conditions
The private prison industry is looking forward to an increase in business despite an earlier decision by the U.S. Justice Department to end the use of … [Read more...]