1. RIVERSIDE—The nonprofit Prison Law Office, which successfully sued the state over inadequate prison medical care, says it’s worried that the same … [Read more...]
Native American Sues for Ceremonial Tobacco Right
A San Quentin prisoner is suing the California prison system for denying Native Americans the right to use tobacco during religious ceremonies. Daniel … [Read more...]
States Rethink Prison Solitary Confinement
In 1831, French historian Alexis de Tocqueville visited the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, where prison officials were pioneering a novel … [Read more...]
April 2012 News Briefs
1. ARIZONA – In February, a single drug was used for the first time in an American prison execution, replacing the three-drug protocol. Robert Henry … [Read more...]
Artists Transform North Block Clinic
In April, prison artists transformed the dreary walls of imprisonment into a message of beauty and a commitment to change. Patrick Maloney, who … [Read more...]
Conservative Politicians Call for Prison Reform
Conservative prison reformers acknowledge that locking up and throwing away the key as a solution for career criminals has borne an unintended … [Read more...]
New Report Highlights Hidden Prison Expenses
A new report shows that most states under-report the cost of prisons. “Prison costs outside the corrections budget fall under three categories: (1) … [Read more...]
March 2012 News Briefs
Contra Costa County – Law enforcement officials in are seeing far more prisoners than projected, since taking on the responsibility for lower level … [Read more...]
Back in the Day
SEPT. 19, 1980 – Coyote Park, the mini-park of trees and foliage located on the lower yard, has been laid bare by order of Warden George Sumner due to … [Read more...]
Ex-Con Is A Baking Sensation
Dave Dahl’s story isn’t typical for ex-felons. Most offenders do not get meaningful support that helps them re-integrate back into the community … [Read more...]
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