Criminal Justice Reforms in the State of California
The State of California has opted to close its youth prisons in a bid to reform the criminal juvenile justice…
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Criminal Record Expungement
The expungement of criminal records will erase the information of a past offender that would normally be available on a…
Restorative Justice For A Fair California
Over a decade ago, in May 2011, the US Supreme Court ordered California to release over 30,000 people from state…
What Happens Now That California Is Depopulating Prisons?
Every year, more than 600,000 people go to prison in the United States. While 95 percent of these people will…
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…
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…
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…
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…