San Francisco prisoners are enrolling in health care to take effect when they are released from jail, potentially saving the county millions of … [Read more...]
Senate Bill Introduced Restricting Prison Sterilizations
In January, the California State Senate introduced legislation designed to prevent prison doctors from abusing inmate patients by restricting the use … [Read more...]
New Law Helps Former Prisoners Seeking Employment
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation aimed at helping former prisoners get jobs. The new law means many people who seek jobs with state or local … [Read more...]
‘California Lock-Down Practice Violates Constitution’
The California prison system violates the U.S. Constitution when it places inmates on lockdown based on their race after a riot, according to the U.S. … [Read more...]
Report Indicates North Carolina Forensics Crime Lab Drops the Ball on Following Proper Procedure
A North Carolina forensic crime lab was found to have failed to follow proper reporting procedures, according to a state inquiry commission. A 2012 … [Read more...]
Report: Counties Better Than State at Supervising Parolees
A recent report by the state’s chief probation officers suggests that county probation departments are doing a better job of supervising released … [Read more...]
Legislature Urges Change in Addressing H.S. Disciplinary Acts
California needs to change the way it handles problem students of color to enhance their graduation from high school, a state legislative committee … [Read more...]
State Losing Fire fighting Resources
INMATE FIREFIGHTERS SENT TO COUNTY LOCK-UPS The state is about to lose a very valuable and crucial weapon in the fight against wildfires, prison … [Read more...]
Lewis Murder Suspect To Stand Trial
After 10 months in a mental hospital, the accused killer of a prominent East Palo Alto community leader and former San Quentin inmate has been deemed … [Read more...]
SF Seeks to Build New County Jail
San Francisco officials have taken the first steps to modernize its jail system. The plan was prompted by the aging condition of the Bryant Street … [Read more...]