Blog Category: Prisons

How to Use the CDCR Inmate Locator: A Simple Guide

in Prisons If you’ve tried searching for a loved one and came up empty, don’t panic. It often means you might be looking in the wrong place. The CDCR inmate locator is an essential tool, but it only tracks individuals housed in California’s state prisons. If an arrest was recent, the person you’re looking for is likely… Read More

Prison Overcrowding & Bail Bonds

in Prisons California Governor Jerry Brown, addressing a recent meeting of federal Ninth Circuit trial and appellate judges on prison litigation, argued that California law has "gone too far" in requiring determinate or fixed-term sentences in criminal cases and that inmate conduct should be a factor in the determination of how much jail time to serve. ... Read More

How an Inmate Debate Team Beat Harvard’s Best

in Prisons We often hold preconceived notions about people who are incarcerated. But what if those ideas were completely turned upside down? A story from the Eastern New York Correctional Center does just that. Through a partnership with Bard College, a group of incarcerated men formed a debate team that went head-to-head with some of the brightest… Read More

How Theater Help Builds Hope for a Better Future

in Prisons The path to personal growth often starts with discovering a new perspective. For some, that discovery happens through programs that foster empathy and hope in the most challenging circumstances. The arts have a unique power to do this, offering a way to connect with ourselves and others on a deeper level. This transformative power isn’t… Read More