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The POWER of change

March 20, 2023 by San Quentin News

People often don’t realize the true driving force behind the justice reform movement — women. The women on this page are real movers and shakers who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Prison Reform, Women in Prison

SAN QUENTIN NEWS CELEBRATES – THE WOMEN OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

March 20, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

For Women’s History Month, we shine the spotlight on fourpowerhouse women who have changed the face of the justice system Women worldwide are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Prison Reform, Women in Prison

Progressive Philadelphia district attorney impeached

February 15, 2023 by Jad Salem

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As seen from Spring Garden St. Bridge
June 2020

Justice leaders nationwide object, say Larry Krasner’sremoval from office would ‘undermine rule of law’ A bipartisan group of 88 justice leaders … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Politics, Prison Reform, Recently Posted

LITTLE SCANDINAVIA: Norwegian prison model takes shape at Pennsylvania facility

January 19, 2023 by Joshua Strange

Prison officials in Pennsylvania are putting Norway’s progressive prison model to the test in an experimental housing unit nicknamed “Little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Prison Reform, Recently Posted

TRADING PLACES: Marin County puts criminal justice professionals in shoes of those they serve

December 10, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

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By Alex N. GecanMarin Independent JournalReprinted with permission About 60 Marin County employees, non-profit staffers and health specialists got … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Prison Reform, Recently Posted

Initiate Justice restructures leadership roles

December 6, 2022 by Marcus Henderson

Initiate Justice, a prison reform and abolitionist advocacy group, is in the process of a leadership transition, according to the Inside Journal, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Prison Reform, Profiles, Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner

ELLA BAKER CENTER, SMART JUSTICE RETURN

November 8, 2022 by Steve Brooks

Politicians and reform advocates visited San Quentin (SQ) State Prison to discuss crime, punishment, and rehabilitation. Among them were two formerly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Politics, Prison Reform, Recently Posted

Justice Dept. issues expanded directives for early release, home confinement

August 28, 2022 by Bruce Bowman

Hudson Link transitional house renovated

Changes could affect thousands of federal prisoners’ eligibility New guidelines make federal prisoners eligible for release provides for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Prison Reform, Re-Entry, Recently Posted

Salinas Valley warden implements Norway’s Amend Project 

August 27, 2022 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Innovative approach hopes to build bridges between prisoners and guards  Salinas Valley State Prison has a reputation for violence and the warden … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Institutions, Prison Reform, Recently Posted

Montana to end solitary confinement of mentally ill prisoners

July 23, 2022 by William Tobert

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Montana has agreed to halt solitary confinement and making unrealistic expectations of seriously mentally ill prisoners, The Associated Press … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mental Health, Prison Reform, Recently Posted

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