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Newsom proposes reducing probation and boosting rehabilitation programs

March 16, 2020 by Dillon Kim

Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom talking with Juan Haines

Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing major changes in California’s criminal justice system by reducing probation to two years and boosting rehabilitation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inmate, Parole and Release, Politics, Prison Reform, Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: prison reform, rehabilitated returning citizens, second chance

Overall arrest rates fall for state

March 12, 2020 by Dillon Kim

Arrest rates in California are at a record low, declining by an average of 48% from 1995 levels, a recent study reports. “Overall arrest rates … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, Inmate, Prison Reform Tagged With: Arrest rates, Justice reform

Oakland bans the box for housing

March 12, 2020 by Alfred King

Oakland is the first city in the state to ban landlords from using criminal convictions to reject renters applying for private or public housing. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Featured, Prison Reform Tagged With: Fair Chance Housing Ordinance, Oakland

Ruling makes more prisoners eligible for parole hearings under Proposition 57

February 20, 2020 by kerry rudd

A new court ruling makes more prisoners eligible for parole hearings, according to the Second Appellate District's recent decision. The ruling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Prison Reform, Recently Posted Tagged With: Proposition 57

Florida aims at reducing recidivism

February 20, 2020 by Steve Brooks

USA Florida location map

Florida has adopted major criminal justice reforms aimed at reducing recidivism, aiding crime victims and reducing prison populations. “We are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Prison Reform Tagged With: Florida, reduce recidivism

Film producer and social justice activist Scott Budnick visits San Quentin

February 13, 2020 by Joe Garcia

Film producer and social justice activist Scott Budnick kicked it with youth offenders and spoke to Kid-CAT members about his efforts to put the human … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Featured, KID CAT, Parole and Release, Prison Programs, Prison Reform, Re-Entry, Recently Posted Tagged With: ARC, Scott Budnick

Gavin Newsom will introduce a broader criminal justice reform

February 13, 2020 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

California’s Governor Gavin Newson

Gov. Gavin Newsom will introduce a broader criminal justice reform package as part of his 2020 prison budget plan. His plans include step down … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Featured, Prison Reform, Recently Posted Tagged With: cdcr, criminal justice reform, Governor Gavin Newson

Oversight report assessed CDCR’s prison reform

February 13, 2020 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) produced its 10th independent oversight report after it evaluated prison reforms proposed by the California … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Prison Reform, Recently Posted Tagged With: cdcr, prison reform

Lawrence Bartley leads new Marshall Project endeavor

January 1, 2020 by Rahsaan Thomas

The Marshall Project publishes stories about the experiences of those impacted by the penal system. It does so in the one place most incarcerated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Prison Reform, Recently Posted Tagged With: Marshall Project, Second Chance Pell Grant program

Norways approach to incarceration sets new standard

December 12, 2019 by Amir Shabazz

Replace Norway is taking the lead in Europe when in it comes to prison reform and rehabilitation, according to Emma Jane Kirby of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Prison Reform, Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: norway, prison reform and rehabilitation

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