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Rehabilitative programs not enough to lower recidivism rates

August 2, 2017 by John Lam

Rehabilitative programs for inmates are not enough to lower recidivism rates, according to Anthony Grasso, political science doctoral candidate at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted

Legislation seeks to overturn law barring ex-offenders from obtaining professional licenses

August 2, 2017 by John Lam

Inmates graduating from the Prison University Project in San Quentin

Legislators in Illinois, Kentucky and Nebraska are seeking to overturn laws prohibiting ex-offenders from receiving many kinds of professional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Going home after 33 years and seven board denials

August 2, 2017 by John Lam

Troy Smith

After 33 years of incarceration and seven denials by the Parole Board, Troy Smith, (52) never give up hope.  He became the latest Kid CAT member to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Youth Offender

juvenile recidivism investment

August 2, 2017 by John Lam

California’s high investment in incarcerating youth offenders is having no impact on recidivism rates, according to a report published by the Center … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: CJCJ, Division of Juvenile Justice, Youth Offender

Report shows children of incarcerated parents have increase health risks

August 2, 2017 by John Lam

Children of incarcerated parents have a greater degree of sleep and eating problems, according to a recent crime report. “Children of incarcerated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Youth Offender

La Importancia de una Buena Comunicación entre Padres e Hijos

August 2, 2017 by John Lam

La manera en que los padres se comunican con sus hijos puede causarles que no desarrollen un auto-estima saludable, emociones y comportamientos, según … [Read more...]

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AB1308 would expand parole eligibility to the age of 25

July 1, 2017 by John Lam

The California Legislature is considering legislation to improve chances for parole of inmates sentenced to lengthy prison terms for crimes committed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Youth Offender

Housing young inmates drain prison resources

July 1, 2017 by John Lam

Problems may plague states across the country as they race to develop specialized prisons for housing adults under the age of 25. “Investing in new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Youth Offender

States upping age for juvenile prosecution

July 1, 2017 by John Lam

Some states across the country are increasing the age at which juveniles are prosecuted as adults. “Legislatures around the country are voting to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: PPI, Youth Offender

Dear The Beat Within by Randy & Christina

June 1, 2017 by John Lam

Feeling Worthless Growing up, I never thought that it would actually bother me that I didn’t have a dad. I figured he would eventually call. When he … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: letters

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