California is releasing more lifers on parole, according to a Stanford University report. Between 2008 and 2015, the parole grant rate increased from … [Read more...]
How lifers get better parole board deal
For decades, lifers were rarely found suitable for parole. Now more than 20 percent are being paroled. Why? Thanks to changes at the legal, executive, … [Read more...]
Tasty graduation for the first class Quentin Cooks
The inaugural graduating class of “The Quentin Cooks” prepared a five-course feast as a worthy finish to the new Culinary Arts Program, a 12-week … [Read more...]
H-Unit VOEG graduates prepare for survivor panel
“If you want to change the path of your life, go to VOEG,” said Kevin Thompson, a recent graduate of the Victim Offender Education Group (VOEG) from … [Read more...]
Officers Being Rewarded For Showing Restraint
More local police departments reward officers for showing restraint in the line of duty, reports Errin Haines Whack for The Associated … [Read more...]
New Tool to Analyzing Criminal Justice Policy
Incarceration rates are not the entire story of the criminal justice system. For reformers seeking to rationalize our criminal justice policies, the … [Read more...]
Cala Manager Offers Employment Returning Citizens
San Francisco’s hottest restaurant has a general manager who believes it is smart business to hire the formerly incarcerated.Opened in September 2015, … [Read more...]
Battle Brewing Over Prop. 47 Savings Allocation
There is a battle brewing over who will have a say on how Proposition 47 savings from the recent reduction in criminal penalties will be … [Read more...]
California Bail System Penalizes Poor
“64% of California’s jail population is awaiting trial or sentencing as of December 2016.” Most remain in pretrial custody because they cannot afford … [Read more...]
Voter Initiatives Monetize the Petition Process
This presidential year has inspired many potential voter initiatives and further monetizes the petition process. In theory, a petition to place an … [Read more...]
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