A New Way of Life Reentry Project will host a ceremony to honor graduates of its Career Bridge Initiative, celebrating system-impacted individuals pursuing stability, employment, and opportunity after incarceration.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a set of criminal justice reform bills that increase fair pay for incarcerated workers, strengthen the rights of those involved in the justice system, and promote economic and social justice throughout California.
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Malik Washington was released from incarceration after nearly four years, and expressed gratitude for the support he received, as well as his commitment to service work in the community and his participation in a new federal veterans court diversion program.
A judge released a woman on her own recognizance after she had already served nearly as much time as the sentence would require, citing her past trauma and opportunities for rehabilitation programs in multiple counties.
A new study from the Cato Institute finds that immigrants in the United States are far less likely to be incarcerated than native-born Americans, debunking the claim that immigration drives crime.
At UC Berkeley School of Law, a documentary film screening and panel discussion explored the intersections of childhood trauma, incarceration, and the possibilities of healing, emphasizing the power of narrative in reshaping justice policy.
Nearly 15,000 individuals and over 100 organizations are urging the FCC to reinstate caps on prison phone rates after the agency suspended protections earlier this summer.
Proposition 36, intended to provide a treatment-first approach to drug addiction and petty theft, has failed to deliver on its promises due to a lack of infrastructure and funding, resulting in a “treatment-mandated felony” and racial disparities in enforcement.
Humans of San Quentin hosted its first-ever “Graduation and Celebration” at San Quentin State Prison, honoring the voices of incarcerated people and introducing new participants to its mission, with music, rap, poetry, and other performances showcasing the humanity and creativity inside the prison.
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center hosted its first-ever Fiesta de San Salvador, a celebration of Centro-American and Salvadoran heritage that included music, dance, food, and a dialogue about rehabilitation, immigration policy, and the threat of deportation for many in the prison’s immigrant population.
Professor Todd Clear, a leading scholar on mass incarceration, discusses his research on the social consequences of incarceration and argues for a reimagining of justice that centers community health and recognizes that risk is not static.
Prison abolitionists argue that the U.S. prison system is ineffective and that alternatives such as restorative justice and community-based systems of care can better address root causes of crime and promote healing and accountability.
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