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S.Q. Literacy Groups Collaborate And Address Shortage Problems

May 25, 2014 by Juan Haines

On April 10, three prison-based literacy groups—Free to Succeed, Project Reach and GED Prep—all struggling for material and recognition, broke bread … [Read more...]

Study: U.S. Data Unclear on Imprisoned Population

May 25, 2014 by Kevin D. Sawyer

There is no clear indication or definitive number of just how many men, women, and children are imprisoned in the United States – figures vary and are … [Read more...]

Criminal Justice Reformers Praise Affordable Care Act

May 25, 2014 by Ted Swain

While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has received criticism nationwide, criminal justice reformers say affordable health care for ex-prisoners is an … [Read more...]

Santa Cruz Debates Whether to Expand Jail Capacity or Reduce Inmate Population

May 25, 2014 by Charles David Henry

A controversy is brewing in Santa Cruz over whether to reduce jail populations or expand capacity for more prisoners. “Prison reform advocates are … [Read more...]

Report: Gov. Brown’s Realignment Plan Causes ‘New Class’ of Inmates

May 25, 2014 by Isaiah ThompsonBonilla

California inmates serving sentences that exceed one year used to be sent to state prison. However, Gov. Jerry Brown’s solution to prison … [Read more...]

San Diego Implements a Unique Way To Handle County Jail Prisoner Influx

May 25, 2014 by Seth Rountree

San Diego County has implemented new strategies to accommodate the influx of prisoners created by the state Realignment plan. Assembly Bill 109, … [Read more...]

Report: Violence Increases in County Jails

May 25, 2014 by Kevin D. Sawyer

Ten counties in California, which account for 70 percent of the state’s jail population, have experienced an increase in jail violence due to … [Read more...]

Eric Holder Pushes to Restore Ex-Felons’ Right to Vote

May 25, 2014 by Lee Jaspar

During a speech at Georgetown University Law Center, Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. urged states to restore voting rights of felons after their … [Read more...]

Studies: Disproportionate Number of African-Americans Are Incarcerated

May 25, 2014 by Wesley Eisiminger

A disproportionate number of working-age African-American men are imprisoned, The Pew Charitable Trusts found in 2010. One in 12 African-American men … [Read more...]

Immigration Shackles Lawsuit Settled

May 25, 2014 by N. T. NOBLE BUTLER

U.S. immigration officials and lawyers representing detainees settled a lawsuit concerning the use of shackles during immigration hearings. According … [Read more...]