California Congresswomen, State Female Leaders Endorse Prop 6
SACRAMENTO, CA – California’s top women leaders have publicly endorsed Proposition 6, calling on voters to support…
California Budget Group Claims AB 2178 ‘Pragmatic’ Approach to Reduce Prison Spending—Regardless of Prop 36 Outcome
By Yana Singhal SACRAMENTO, CA – California lawmakers passed Assembly Bill (AB) 2178 this past week, taking…
Guest Commentary: The Legacy of Black August at San Quentin Prison
This month I am enduring my annual, solo, sojourn of self-sacrifice to not eat meat or drink…
California’s Proposed Prison Budget Cuts Leaves Advocates ‘Cautiously Optimistic’
By Darlin Navarrete SACRAMENTO, CA – Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) Monday reported, “Advocates are…
Advocates Call for Closure of California Correctional Facilities in Response to Governor’s Budget
By Audrey Sawyer SACRAMENTO, CA — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May Revised Budget has recently sparked criticism…
The Guardian Shines Light on Sexual Assault Faced by Women Prisoners at Hands of Prison Staff
By Julie McCaffrey and Maeve Haggerty CHOWCHILLA, CA —Formerly incarcerated Nilda Palacios sat down with the Guardian…
Sexual Abuse Response and Prevention Working Group Addresses Reforms Necessary for California Women’s Prisons
By Helen Shamamyan SACRAMENTO, CA – With the release of their latest report, the Sexual Abuse Response…
California Report: Decrease in Recidivism Rates Amid COVID-19 Pandemic and Criminal Justice Reform Efforts
By Jenna Tooley SACRAMENTO, CA – California’s criminal justice reforms are having a positive impact, according to…
Legal Services for Prisoners with Children Denounces California Proposed Wage Increases for Incarcerated Workers
By Annie Rudolph, Melinda Kukaj and Charlie Simmons OAKLAND, CA – Legal Services for Prisoners with Children…
California Governor’s Latest Prison Reform Causes Community Concerns over State Prison Spending Capacities
By Avery Redula and Kayla Meraz SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom is under fire for…
California Correctional PO Association Chief Condemns Report CDCR Working with ICE to Detain, Deport Newly-Released Inmates Who Legally Reside in the U.S.
By Cheyenne Galloway SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) and Bargaining Unit 6…
New Report Charges California Prison System Racially Profiles and Deports Individuals to ICE Based on Prejudiced Assumptions
By Cheyenne Galloway SAN FRANCISCO, CA – ACLU NorCal is shedding light on “systemic injustices” conducted by…
California Legislative Women’s Caucus Hears Testimony about ‘Horrific’ Sexual Abuse and Assault in Prison
By The Vanguard SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Legislative Women’s Caucus here hosted a briefing last week…
New Report Outlines Detrimental Effects of Wildfires and Other Climate Emergencies on Prisons and Their Population
By Alphaeus Donatus Caston Bey LOS ANGELES, CA – A report released this week by the Ella…
Justice Reform Groups Praise California Lawmakers for Rejecting Governor’s $360.6 Million Plan to Expand/Reorganize San Quentin State Prison
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Senate and Assembly Thursday—in what criminal justice…
CA Governor Names Advisory Board for San Quentin Prison ‘Transformation’
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – CA Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced his San Quentin Transformation…
San Francisco Public Defender Office Sponsoring 4 California Legislative Measures Designed to Reshape Current Justice System, Promote ‘Fairness and Racial Equity’
By Vaiva Utaraite SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Mano Raju, the elected Public Defender of San Francisco, announced last…
California Legislation Would Protect Inmate Religious Practices
By Belen Avelar SACRAMENTO, CA – Incarcerated individuals in California would receive new religious protections under a…
Proposed State Senate Bill Would Reopen News Media Access to California Prisons
By Ivan Villegas, Vaiva Utaraite and Belen Avelar SACRAMENTO, CA – New legislation was introduced this week…
California Department of Corrections Requests Making Condemned Inmate Transfer Program Permanent
By Ivan Villegas SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) this week said…
