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Taking an opportunity for change leads to going home

October 1, 2017 by John Lam

Lt. Gov. Newsom with Melendez

Given a second chance, Philip Melendez took the opportunity and turned his criminal life around and became the latest Kid CAT member to be found … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: VOEG, Youth Offender

Kid CAT facilitator curriculum now available

October 1, 2017 by San Quentin News Contributor

Attention Readers: Kid CAT Childhood development curriculum and facilitator manual is now available. If you are interested in creating a Kid CAT … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Kid CAT Childhood development program, Youth Offender

2016 CA dept. report shows over 60,000 arrest of minors

October 1, 2017 by Juan Haines

There were more than 60,000 arrests of minors in California in 2016, according to a recent report by the California Department of Justice. More than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Youth Offender

Kid CAT and The Beat Within

October 1, 2017 by San Quentin News Contributor

Kid CAT and The Beat Within hold monthly writing workshops. The Beat Within conducts writing workshops in juvenile detention centers throughout the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Youth Offender

Kern Valley new at-risk youth E.D.G.E. program

September 1, 2017 by John Lam

Inmates at Kern Valley State Prison are utilizing their life experiences to help divert at-risk youths from coming to prison. The program is called … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Kern Valley State Prison, SQUIRES, Youth Offender

Legislators consider eliminating guardian fees for offenders

September 1, 2017 by John Lam

California legislators are considering a bill that would eliminate fees charged to guardians when their children enter the juvenile justice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Youth Offender

Kid CAT curriculum now available

September 1, 2017 by San Quentin News Contributor

Attention Readers: Kid CAT Childhood development curriculum and facilitator manual is now available. If you are interested in creating a Kid CAT … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Youth Offender

Going home after 33 years and seven board denials

August 2, 2017 by John Lam

Troy Smith

After 33 years of incarceration and seven denials by the Parole Board, Troy Smith, (52) never give up hope.  He became the latest Kid CAT member to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Youth Offender

juvenile recidivism investment

August 2, 2017 by John Lam

California’s high investment in incarcerating youth offenders is having no impact on recidivism rates, according to a report published by the Center … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: CJCJ, Division of Juvenile Justice, Youth Offender

Report shows children of incarcerated parents have increase health risks

August 2, 2017 by John Lam

Children of incarcerated parents have a greater degree of sleep and eating problems, according to a recent crime report. “Children of incarcerated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Youth Offender

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