Women prisoners at the California Institution for Women (CIW) were given the knowledge to promote awareness at its second annual Suicide Prevention Week. CIW prisoners enjoying the day on the yard The September event started with the inmate Suicide Prevention Outreach Committee members distributing posters and passing out program pamphlets to inform the incarcerated women of the upcoming week’s events, according to the prison’s press release. CIW prisoners dunking a staff member “The inmates played games, spoke with community … [Read more...] about CIW hosts second annual Suicide Prevention Week
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SB 960 to notify family
Legislation is working its way through the California Legislature that would require prisons to promptly notify family or contact persons when an inmate dies, attempts suicide, or is seriously ill or injured. The measure, SB 960, would ensure that prison officials notify family members and loved ones within 24 hours, reported East County Today. “While in custody, inmates must receive the mental health and other services they need to keep them safe and healthy,” said the author, Sen. Connie M. Leyva, D-Chino. The Senate Public Safety … [Read more...] about SB 960 to notify family