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Blog Jun 29, 2012
No cookie cutter approach for justice-involved youth
The Sierra Health Foundation (SHF) in partnership with The California Wellness Foundation (TCWF) and The California Endowment (TCE) has launched the first of its kind statewide Positive Youth Justice Initiative (PYJI). SHF is offering various invited counties throughout California the opportunity to collaboratively improve upon or develop wraparound services for cross-over youth, utilizing strengths-based approaches with an emphasis on trauma-informed care. SHF will provide awarded counties…
Newsroom Jun 28, 2012
Prison Crisis: Local Solution?
Prison Crisis: Local Solution? Making Contact, June 28, 2012
Blog Jun 28, 2012
The new BSCC: Real opportunity for reform?
In this era of Realignment, California has an opportunity to redefine the state’s role in community corrections by highlighting the need for oversight and accountability. Last week, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) released a list of recommendations from the Executive Steering Committee for the new Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The Implementation Recommendations document outlines five goals that the BSCC should prioritize immediate when…
Blog Jun 26, 2012
Life after Murder by Nancy Mullane
Life after Murder follows five individuals serving life with the possibility of parole in California’s San Quentin prison and upon their eventual release back into the Bay Area. Inmates serving life with the possibility of parole sentences are required to appear before a parole board and prove that they no longer present a danger to society before they are granted release. The parole board comprises law enforcement and corrections professionals who are appointed by the Governor. During…