Prison Policy Initiative: ‘The Commission needs to hear from us that this is a critical next step’ Prisoners are able to make less expensive … [Read more...]
Study: U.S. Data Unclear on Imprisoned Population
There is no clear indication or definitive number of just how many men, women, and children are imprisoned in the United States – figures vary and are … [Read more...]
Report: Violence Increases in County Jails
Ten counties in California, which account for 70 percent of the state’s jail population, have experienced an increase in jail violence due to … [Read more...]
Inmate Takes Unforgettable Bus Tour of California
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) booked one inmate on a roundabout bus ride for a tour of the state. Patrick … [Read more...]
Research Links Family Connections With Fewer Behavioral Problems
Research suggests that incarcerated youth who receive visits, phone calls and letters have fewer behavior problems and perform better in school. The … [Read more...]
New Report Shows ‘Little Difference’ in Conviction Rate Before and After Realignment
More than a year after the implementation of California’s Realignment plan (AB 109) to reduce the state’s once burgeoning prison population, a new … [Read more...]
Increase in Federal Prison Population Forces Taxpayers to Spend Billions
The federal prison population has steadily increased in the last three decades, forcing taxpayers to spend billions of dollars, shifting funds away … [Read more...]
Prison Policy Initiative Highlights Improvements
A prisoners’ rights research organization highlights in its annual report accomplishments and reforms made in the criminal justice system. The Prison … [Read more...]
Pianist Sarah Cahill Honors Former San Quentin Inmate With a Concert in the Protestant Chapel
A concert honoring former San Quentin inmate Henry Cowell drew an eclectic crowd of inmates and outside visitors to San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel. … [Read more...]
Realignment Switch Hurts Female Inmates
Female inmates in California state prisons are suffering a disproportionate number of indignities as a consequence of the state’s plan to reduce … [Read more...]
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