Many U.S. law enforcement agencies now have radar technology that allows them to see through walls of buildings and houses to know whether anyone is … [Read more...]
Bureau of Prisons’ Congressional Testimony Criticized by Inmates
Some federal prison inmates are criticizing the director of the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for recent congressional testimony, according to VICE … [Read more...]
Private Prisons Maximizing Profits With U.S. Government’s Help
The United States government needs to stop working hand-in-hand with the corporate sector to maximize the number of immigrants held in lockup, a 2015 … [Read more...]
Oficiales Reclaman Muertes a Manos de Policías
Desde el año 2003 al 2009, el 60% de todos los reportes de arrestos relacionados con muertes resultaron ser homicidios cometidos por las autoridades, … [Read more...]
$1.7 Billion In State Grants Slated for Jail Expansions
A boom in new jail construction is taking place in counties across the state of California, according to a recent report. The reason? “Realignment,” … [Read more...]
Cyberbullying Combatted
Sixteen of our country’s 50 states now have laws that specifically address “cyberbullying,” according to a state-by-state review published in 2013 by … [Read more...]
2,931 Custody Deaths Reported
Sixty percent of all reported arrest-related deaths from 2003 to 2009 were found to be homicides committed by law enforcement personnel, according to … [Read more...]
What Leads to Harsher Sentences for Black Youth?
Black youths are more likely than White youths to be tried and sentenced as adults, suggesting they are often seen as older and less innocent than … [Read more...]
Writing in Your Own Voice, As Taught by Two Experts
Every Friday evening a small group of inmates assembles in San Quentin’s H-Unit education room to practice and discuss writing techniques, guided by … [Read more...]
‘High Emotion’ Violence Prompts Flood Of Get-Tough Bills in State Legislature
Recent violent events have prompted state legislators to propose bills that would create new felony criminal offenses, potentially putting more people … [Read more...]