The San Francisco District Attorney’s office said it will dismiss more than 9,000 marijuana-related convictions dating back to 1975, according to the … [Read more...]
Judge rules against unnecessary sleep intrusions
A federal judge has ordered Santa Rita jailers to stop unnecessarily disrupting the sleep of female prisoner for “pill call” at 2:30 a.m. and … [Read more...]
Prison and Jail Tour offers unique insight into incarcerated conditions
A group of college students got a first-hand, up-close look at the California prison system on a recent tour arranged by a former inmate. About 20 … [Read more...]
Illinois offers young offenders hope
Most young adults who are serving long-term sentences can apply for parole in Illinois under a new law. “The historic legislation will create a … [Read more...]
Louisiana prisoner denied life saving medical treatment
Three Louisiana prisoners are suing the state, claiming inmates have been denied life-saving drugs be- cause of cost, The Advocate reports. They … [Read more...]
Kim Kardashian helps formerly incarcerated obtain jobs
Kim Kardashian is working to help formerly incarcerated people obtain jobs as part of her involvement with criminal justice reform. Kardashian … [Read more...]
SQ’s Kwanzaa celebration turns into a call for responsibility and unity
A Kwanzaa celebration in San Quentin turned into a call for responsibility and unity for 100 men, mostly Black prisoners. Hosted by Darnell “Moe” … [Read more...]
Parole and probation create huge drain on state resources
Parole and probation are creating a huge drain on some state resources, according to The Crime Report. “Probation and parole were envisioned … [Read more...]
Bondsmen seek to overturn SB 10
A coalition of bondsmen has gathered signatures seeking to overturn California’s bail reform law, according to the San Francisco … [Read more...]
Poll finds Americans’ perceptions of crime varies
A decreasing number of Americans believe crime is an extremely or very serious problem, a recent Gallup Poll reported. The poll found that … [Read more...]