Suicides of incarcerated people in North Carolina prisons are at their highest in 30 years, reported the Charlotte Observer. The state … [Read more...]
Accidental overdoses trigger murder charges for dealers in 23 states
Accidental drug overdose deaths should not trigger a murder charge, a USA Today opinion column says. Those prosecutions “involve charging … [Read more...]
San Francisco Giants mental health team visits SQ
Mental health was the topic of a recent panel discussion of sports figures inside and outside of San Quentin State Prison. Panelists included … [Read more...]
AB 990: Restoring the Right to Visit – PART 2
By Ivana Gonzales, LSPC Contributing Writer The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation saved millions of dollars in visiting … [Read more...]
Counties authorize forced medication of jail prisoners
Critics say jails favor ‘tranquilizing’ prisoners over treatment options Marin County has joined other California counties in authorizing the … [Read more...]
Study: Procrastination linked to physical, mental health problems
Procrastination is the cause of many health and career problems, but regulating your emotions can improve your mental health and well-being, according … [Read more...]
California invests $4.7B to address youth addiction, mental health
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an allocation of $4.7 billion to cope with mental health and substance abuse problems for the youth of California, the … [Read more...]
BROTHERS’ KEEPERS: STRIVING TO SAVE LIVES
Peer-based suicide prevention responds to prisoners in crisis On February 17, 2005, Rob-ert Dubner had breakfast in the chow hall with fellow … [Read more...]
Report: Prisoners more likely to suffer chronic illness, go untreated
Prison Policy Initiative Reprinted by permissionA new report from the Prison Policy Initiative offers the most recent national data on incarcerated … [Read more...]
Inside Circle Foundation fights violence — at its source
Program brings healing to prisoners and formerly incarcerated, works toward reducing recidivism Inside Circle Foundation is a successful … [Read more...]
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