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Study: The darker side of daydreaming

May 31, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

There are numerous positive side effects of daydreaming, but recent studies show it’s possible to do it too much.  Daydreaming is useful as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, HEALTHCARE, MENTAL HEALTH, Recently Posted

Medicaid funds to treat addiction in prison facilities 

May 31, 2023 by Michael Callahan

Addiction

Advocates say proposal would reducecrime, opiod-related overdose deaths The federal government plans to allow states to use Medicaid funds for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, HEALTHCARE, MENTAL HEALTH, Recently Posted

History: Incarcerated women, then and now

May 31, 2023 by San Quentin News Contributor

By Charlotte WestCollege Inside NewsletterReprinted by permission Two hundred years ago, women were usually housed in the same prisons as men. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION, Prison Stories, Recently Posted, WOMEN IN PRISON

Sac State’s Project Rebound purchases houses to help formerly incarcerated students

May 31, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

Sacramento State University purchased two homes to house eight formerly incarcerated students who are attending the school. The homes, managed by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION, RE-ENTRY, Recently Posted

Mt. Tam College offers ethics class

May 31, 2023 by Michael Callahan

Course to help incarcerated understand own criminality  An ethics class is helping some San Quentin residents understand what led them to crime — … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION, Recently Posted, San Quentin State Prison

MOTHER’S DAY – A worldwide tradition

May 31, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

People around the world celebrate Mother’s Day, honoring mothers’ contributions to their families and communities.  In the United States as well as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS, Human Interest, Recently Posted

DA Jenkins to drop manslaughter charges against former SFPD officer

May 30, 2023 by Rahan Asaan

San Francisco, CA - Oct 22, 2022: Acting DA Brooke Jenkins speaking at Senator Scott Wiener's pumpkin carving event.

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins intends to drop manslaughter charges against a fired San Francisco police officer, according to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LAW ENFORCEMENT, LEGAL, Recently Posted

ABA examines plea bargain process 

May 30, 2023 by Rahan Asaan

USA - CIRCA 1953 Bar Association

The American Bar Association’s Plea Bargain Task Force released its 2023 report in February, revealing that “98% of criminal proceedings end in a plea … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, LEGAL, Recently Posted

National trend sees police groups attempt to ‘tilt scales’

May 30, 2023 by Rahan Asaan

Police: Officer Partners Standing Together

Police unions are funding ballot initiatives and placing allies on oversight boards to undermine civilian monitoring of alleged misconduct, according … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, LEGAL, Recently Posted

California lawmaker undaunted in efforts to end involuntary servitude in prison

May 30, 2023 by Steve Brooks

A California lawmaker has introduced a bill to put an end to involuntary servitude in state prisons.  Assembly member Lori D. Wilson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, LEGAL, Recently Posted

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