Prison Policy Initiative Report: Reducing Housing Barriers for Those with Criminal Records
By Michael McCutcheon EASTHAMPTON, MASS – A new report published by the Prison Policy Initiative insists housing…
Home Confinement Could Be New Alternative to Prison Incarceration
By Caleigh Carlisle NEW YORK, NY – The Crime Report recently published an article arguing for the…
ACLU Clemency Forum Addresses How to Deal with Injustices, Reduce Mass Incarceration
By Jessica Weisman and Citlalli Florez PRINCETON, NJ – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), along with…
Jailing People for Minor Drug Offenses Hasn’t Worked, Study Claims – Now Illinois Hopes to Avoid Dead-End Drug Arrests
By Michael McCutcheon and Citlalli Florez CHICAGO, IL – Imprisoning men and women for drugs has not…
Man Sent to Jail for Year for Violating Probation – But It Could Have Been 9 Years in Prison, Warns Judge
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA, CA – The accused, at the end of a probation hearing here…
More Than Half of Incarcerated in U.S. Prisons Serving Sentences of 10 Years or More, Claims Analysis
By Leila Katibah WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Sentencing Project (TSP) this week released a vast analysis…
Guest Commentary: Locking Up People with Mental Health Conditions Doesn’t Make Anyone Safer
By Sam McCann Dashawn Carter, a 25-year-old from Staten Island, missed nearly 100 medical appointments while he…
Report Claims ‘Long-Term Racist Policies’ in California Lead to Mass Incarceration
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – Criminal justice reform groups released a report Wednesday suggesting “long-standing…
The Sentencing Project Releases New Report Showcasing Rise and Fall of Private Prisons
By Angelina Sang WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Sentencing Project released a new fact sheet last week showing…
Guest Commentary: After My Felony Conviction, I Lost My Social Security Benefits
Because of my crime, I may not deserve the retirement income I earned. But what about my…
Guest Commentary: Better Mental Health Services in Prisons Could Save Lives
My biggest regret is that I kept the secrets of my childhood locked away for as long…
LA District Attorney Gascón Announces Challenge to Court Ruling Mandating 3 Strikes Charges
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón, in a public…
CA Continues to Spend Taxpayer $$ on ‘Cages’ in New Budget, State Prison Critic Charges
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA –– California is “still prioritizing punishment driven systems as an answer…
Elected Prosecutors Pledge to Visit Their Local Correctional Facilities
DAs to Implement Officewide Requirements Promoting Greater Understanding of Conditions and Implications of Incarceration Special to the…
Authors Argue the Importance of Education in the Prison System
By Delilah Hammons MADISON, WI – The Progressive Magazine published a story in April by Christopher Blackwell…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Link Between Homelessness and Incarceration Shows Us a New Problem with the Housing Crisis
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor How much is the cost of housing driving problems like homelessness,…
In Response to Wild COVID Outbreak, Jail Critics Demand Half of Incarcerated in Sacramento Jails Be Released because ‘Lives Depend on It’
By Cres Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Dept. decision to…
Guest Commentary: Honoring Those Who Died from COVID
California prison mourns the loss of 28 incarcerated people from COVID-19 By Joe Garcia On a clear,…
Court Orders Body Cameras Worn in Five Prisons
By Angie D. Gordon In the coming years, perhaps months, officer-worn body cameras will likely become the…
Guest Commentary: As Omicron Surges, People in Jail and Detention are More Vulnerable Than Ever
The situation is dire, but you can take action in your own community to help protect incarcerated…
