What Has Happened Since the Supreme Court Ordered California to Reduce Inmate Population In 2006, the out-of-control overcrowding in state prisons hit the roof. The thirty-five facilities built to house about 85,000 inmates… Continue reading “What Has Happened Since the Supreme Court Ordered California to Reduce Inmate Population”…
The State of Juvenile Justice Realignment in California In September 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 823, which seeks to reform the controversial state juvenile justice… Continue reading “The State of Juvenile Justice Realignment in California”…
Despite AB 2147, Things Are Not Looking Up For Inmate Firefighters After Release In September 2020, California Governor, Gavin Newsom, signed a bill allowing inmate firefighters awaiting release to make petitions for criminal… Continue reading “Despite AB 2147, Things Are Not Looking Up For Inmate Firefighters After Release”…
Stacking Good Credits For Early Release In July 2020, the California Department of Corrections came under criticism for not prioritizing high-risk inmates for its early program… Continue reading “Stacking Good Credits For Early Release”…