Judge Catherine Hohenwarter sentenced the accused to mandatory supervision, declining a request for jail time despite the prosecution’s refusal to acknowledge the significant changes in the accused’s circumstances, including securing stable housing and making progress in addressing substance use issues.
The motion hearing for the accused in San Francisco County Superior Court was delayed due to the unavailability of an arresting officer, while the accused is taking steps to address their substance abuse issues.
Incarcerated people in the US are facing significant financial barriers to healthcare, with many states imposing medical copays that can act as significant barriers to access, and advocates are calling for the elimination of these fees.
The Steinberg Institute has announced Amber Williams, CEO of Janus of Santa Cruz, as their first Champion for Mental Health Awareness Month, in recognition of her work in developing community-based alternatives to incarceration for individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – On the social media platforms X and Instagram this week, San Francisco Public…