A new report says the coroner's office is misrepresenting the causes of deaths inside LA's jails.
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“Unconscionable” Jail Conditions Spur LA County Supervisors to Explore Building Locked Mental Health Facilities
On Tuesday, September 13, after hearing about persistent, inhumane conditions at Los Angeles...
OIG’s Report Calls on LA’s Supervisors to Continue Assistance Program for Families Whose Loved Ones Die in Custody
During its pilot period, Los Angeles County’s Family Assistance Program was a welcome help to...
Pregnant Behind Bars, Part One: Second Chances
In the first part of this five-part series, we look at how LA County’s Maternal Health Diversion...
LA County to Explore Free Phone Calls and At-Cost Commissary Items for Incarcerated Kids and Adults and Their Families
In 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill by then-Senator Holly Mitchell that would...
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...