The number of Americans jailed or on probation fell 21% from its peak in 2007, federal statistics show. The figures show between 2017 and 2018 … [Read more...]
What’s really needed are paths to good jobs
To stop the revolving door between poverty and incarceration, the more than 70 million Americans who are justice-involved need access to employment … [Read more...]
S.Q. News Photographer Heads Out the Gate
Javier Jiménez, the San Quentin News (SQN) staff photographer for the last 18 months, ended his eight-year prison journey on March 16 when he became a … [Read more...]
Marin’s Chief Probation Officer focuses on restorative justice
Marin County Chief Probation Officer Mike Daly Mike Daly, the chief probation officer in Marin County, believes in restorative justice, something … [Read more...]
Newsom proposes reducing probation and boosting rehabilitation programs
Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom talking with Juan Haines Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing major changes in California’s criminal justice system by … [Read more...]
No housing for returning citizens in California
California released a record numbers of prisoners without an appropriate place for them to go. Often, the formerly incarcerated are put in … [Read more...]
Film producer and social justice activist Scott Budnick visits San Quentin
Scott-Budnick Film producer and social justice activist Scott Budnick kicked it with youth offenders and spoke to Kid-CAT members about his efforts … [Read more...]
Executive forms organization to help officials curb recidivism
A top Google executive has formed a non-profit organization to help prison officials understand which programs work and don’t work to curb recidivism. … [Read more...]
Attorneys' preparedness for parole hearings under review
Changes are underway to correct attorney preparedness and performance at parole board hearings for men and women serving life sentences in California, … [Read more...]
Ice cream company allies with criminal justice reform
By Alfred King, Journalism Guild Writer Ben & Jerry’s has announced a new ice cream flavor in support of criminal justice reform, … [Read more...]
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