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HR 6011 a bill to end children's life without parole

November 15, 2018 by John Lam

A Republican congressman introduced a bill to end life-without-parole and defacto life sentences for children in the federal criminal justice … [Read more...]

Importance of good character and integrity in prison

November 15, 2018 by John Lam

Cost of reputation, Part 1 Editor’s note: Survival in prison often depends on reputation. A good reputation confers respect and longevity. A bad … [Read more...]

Wisconsin ends harsh treatment of youth

October 18, 2018 by John Lam

Wisconsin prison officials have reached a legal settlement aimed at bringing sweeping criminal justice reform to its youth prisons. The settlement … [Read more...]

Young female offenders donate $1,500 to charity

October 18, 2018 by John Lam

Female inmates at the Ventura Youth Correctional Facility raised more than $1,500 to fund a program to end domestic violence. “These young people are … [Read more...]

After 22 years Antoine Brown is a free man

October 17, 2018 by John Lam

After receiving a commutation of his sentence from Gov. Jerry Brown, Antoine Brown became the latest Kid CAT member to be found suitable for … [Read more...]

San Quentin mourns Dr. Davida Coady long time friend and volunteer

July 29, 2018 by John Lam

San Quentin mourns the passing of one of its volunteers, Dr. Davida Coady, whose humanitarian work with Cesar Chavez, Mother Teresa and third-world … [Read more...]

Resilience: A key factor in growth

July 24, 2018 by John Lam

Successful adults who overcame difficult childhoods have one thing in common – resilience, according to social scientists. “The dictionary defines … [Read more...]