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A major roadblock stands in California’s way to a transformed prison system
In its initial stages, the California Model has improved working conditions for some officers. Others say it’s creating more violence in prisons.
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A major roadblock stands in California’s way to a transformed prison system
CDCR outlines the California Model as four pillars ... Correctional Officer Ricardo Garcia, center left, discusses with the background of an inmate – who would soon enter the room to participate ...
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Wife strangled during ‘conjugal visit’ with husband behind bars for quadruple murder, family says she was ‘pushing him to try to be this better person’
Background: Mule Creek State Prison in Ione ... s Office and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Local NBC affiliate KCRA spoke to Dowells’ family about the alleged ...
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California’s recidivism rate falls to the lowest level since reporting began; State points to impact of rehabilitative programs
On Wednesday, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation published the findings of the latest recidivism ...
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Second woman killed during conjugal visit at Mule Creek State Prison
Thomas “was found unconscious in a family visiting unit by prison staff called to the scene,” according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). CDCR also said ...
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3 correctional officers attacked by prisoner at California Medical Facility, CDCR says
THIS IS KCRA THREE NEWS AT SIX. PROTESTS PUSHED BACK. THE CONFRONTATION ON THE UC DAVIS CAMPUS NOW GETTING NATIONAL ATTENTION. A WAYWARD WHALE. THE EFFORTS TO SHOO THIS WHALE OUT OF THE LONG BEACH ...
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Female inmates in CA prison say officers assaulted them after sexual abuse claims
The Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Tomas O'Valle Fresno Bee file Correctional staff at the Central California Women’s Facility assaulted a group of ...