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Progressive prosecutors ousted due to anti-reform push

March 11, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

In 2024, two progressive California prosecutors were ousted from their offices, as critics claimed their policies increased crime … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, LAW ENFORCEMENT Tagged With: District Attorney, George Gascon, Pamela Price

Grassroots organization advocates for incarcerated voters’ rights

March 5, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Since the 1920s The League of Women Voters has impacted elections of state and local governments Just two months removed from the presidential … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, WOMEN IN PRISON Tagged With: League of Women Voters, voting rights

DOJ focuses on transformation and reentry 

January 13, 2025 by Harold Bicknell

A recent Department of Justice program finds communication, caring, and compassion the key to addressing cultural needs within Corrections. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM Tagged With: Department of Justice

Violent crime victims march to raise awareness for law and order

December 3, 2024 by Tyrone D. Jones

Thousands of violent crime victims and their loved ones descended on the U.S. Capitol to participate in a Crime Survivors Speak March on Washington, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM Tagged With: Crime Survivors Speak, March on Washington

Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes social reformers

September 30, 2024 by San Quentin News

Jesse Vasquez, Executive Director for the Pollen Initiative By Edwin E. Chavez, Spanish Journalism Chair Jesse Vasquez is currently the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, HOLIDAYS, Human Interest Tagged With: Alex Sanchez, Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Homies Unidos, jesse vasquez, Marlene Sanchez, Pollen Initiative, Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court, United Farm Workers Association

Reform advocates seek strategic plan for prison closures

September 7, 2024 by John Liu

Some prison reform advocates expect CDCR’s budget cuts will reduce wasteful spending amidst dwindling prison population, but seek more stable plans … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM Tagged With: California Model, Californians United for a Responsible Budget, cdcr, CURB

Incarcerated explore top 10 myths about mass incarceration

August 31, 2024 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

Per the latest count, America had about 6,500 jails and prisons but only about 4,500 colleges and universities. The report “Mass Incarceration: The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Legislation, Recently Posted

Governor Newsom and Prince of Norway visit the Q

May 14, 2024 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

Rumors of a high-level visit had haunted San Quentin all spring. Who would come? The governor? Perhaps the Prince of Norway? No one knew for sure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Recently Posted

Formerly incarcerated who received the right to vote largely failed to use it

April 10, 2024 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

Badge vote 2016

Though millions of formerly incarcerated persons have regained their right to vote, in at least four states, they largely failed to register and go to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Recently Posted Tagged With: self-disenfranchisement, The Marshall Project

Progressive prosecutors find themselves under fire across U.S.

January 27, 2024 by Roland C. Cardiel

What two characteristics do Andrew Warren, Larry Krasner, Monique Worrell, George Gascón, Joe Gonzales, Pamela Price, and Chesa Boudin have in common? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, LAW ENFORCEMENT, Recently Posted Tagged With: Andrew Warren, Chesa Boudin, District Attorney, Fair and Just Prosecution, George Gascon, Joe Gonzales, Larry Krasner, Monique Worrell, Pamela Price, The Marshall Project

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