San Francisco Superior Court Judge Matthew S. Khan issued a custody hold order for an accused individual, overriding defense arguments that the detention would result in the loss of housing, addiction treatment, and other essential support services. The ruling has prompted discussions regarding the collateral consequences of pretrial detention.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a well-intentioned but ineffective program that has a two percent success rate, and the government should invest in evidence-based treatments such as medication and therapy instead of relying on a system that has been around for almost a century.
California’s Proposition 36 is increasing incarceration and failing to connect people to treatment, according to new data and testimony from justice system leaders.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge granted judicial diversion to an accused person facing multiple misdemeanor charges who is participating in an addiction treatment program, rejecting prosecution arguments that the accused’s criminal history made them unsuitable for diversion.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge heard arguments on whether a recently released man charged with misdemeanors should remain in custody with bail set at $10,000, or be given the chance to enter a treatment program, with the defense arguing that the accused would benefit from an outpatient program and the prosecution arguing that he cannot be trusted outside of custody.
By Leslie Acevedo SAN FRANCISCO, CA – California lawmakers heard testimony urging treatment, not punishment, should be…
By Derrick Pal WOODLAND, CA — Judge David Rosenberg was part patience and part understanding in a…
KOMO news in Seattle this year produced the documentary, “Seattle is Dying,” which chronicles the homeless problem…