In 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill by then-Senator Holly Mitchell that would...
Jail Reform
The Complicated Path to Men’s Central Jail Closure Outlined in Workgroup’s New Report
A new 146-page report digs into what Los Angeles County must do, and what it will cost, to get...
No need to wait for pandemics: The public health case for criminal justice reform
Five examples of policies that could slow the spread of a viral pandemic in prisons and jails - and...
County to Boost Art Programs in County Lockup and to Use Art to Prevent Incarceration in the First Place
Updated: This story was updated on March 12, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., to reflect the events of the LA...
Mental Illness Numbers Continue to Climb in California’s Jails, State Data Shows
The proportion of people in California jails suffering from mental illness rose 63 percent over the...
Deploying Body-Worn Cameras in a County Jail
A sheriff's office in Wyoming recently began using body-worn cameras on deputies working inside the...