This NEWS BLOG contains articles and studies relevant to prisons, criminal “in” justice and laws, as well as Press Releases.
One County’s Success Story with Realignment
February 3, 2014 - from SacBee Something is happening, quietly, in Contra Costa County that should get the attention of the...
Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Supermax Abuse Lawsuits
Mentally ill prisoners at America's most famous prison win the day in court -- but still have a long way to go to get the relief...
Our Gardens
Our first garden was planted on Budlong in South LA. The following vegetables were planted in March '13.
Yogi Quotes
Quotes from Hugo Yogi Pinell: January 29, 2013 “I have 31 years of clean time and can’t even get a transfer to a place near...
Statement in Solidarity with Comrade Hugo “Yogi Bear” Pinell
Foremost, thank you, thank you, thank you everyone who has come together to honor a warrior who has impacted the lives of many:...
The Role of the Prison Guards Union in California’s Troubled Prison System
by Tim Kowal on June 6, 2011 From Ordinary Times Jailing is big business. California spends approximately $9 billion a year on...
Video by prison guards union links campaign donations to new contract
Originally published in the LA Times , May 22, 2011 By Steve Lopez, Staff Writer The union spent $7 million on last year's...
Comment on: Parole board can’t require admission of guilt
Parole board can't require admission of guilt This is part of an article published in SF Gate, 04/01/11: A murder convict who...