By Carolina Reyes This is the first in a series of essays by survivors of domestic violence in...
Violence & vanishing supervisors at Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall
"BJNJH on lockdown," the friend wrote. "5 unit disturbance. Minors on roof. DPO injured fell...
In a surprise move, PPOA—the LASD’s supervisors union—endorses former commander Eli Vera in the race to unseat Sheriff Alex Villanueva
On Wednesday, April 13, the the Professional Peace Officers Association (PPOA), announced that it...
Inspector General issues new subpoena for LA Sheriff & also says Villanueva may break multiple laws with threat to launch criminal investigation into leaking of “bad optics” head-kneeling video
On Thursday evening, April 7, Inspector General Max Huntsman and his office issued a brand new...
Opinion – Criminal justice algorithms: Being race-neutral doesn’t mean race-blind
By Duncan Purves and Jeremy Davis, The Conversation Justice is supposed to be “blind.”...
LA Sheriff threatens to bring criminal charges against whistleblower as multiple sources say Villanueva lied big time re: cover-up of case of deputy kneeling on inmate’s neck….and more.
The news about Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva keeps on coming. So, before we get to...
Bills Aim to Open Doors to Housing and Employment for Formerly Incarcerated Californians
Pathways to permanent housing California lawmakers are currently considering a handful of bills...
‘People don’t think clearly in crisis:’ California law enforcement turns to mental health clinicians on toughest 911 calls
California law enforcement agencies are embracing new approaches to mental health crisis calls. But...
Psychological Evaluations and Other Subjective Assessments Contribute to Racial Disparities in Parole Decisions, Says Report
Subjective professional assessments — like psychological evaluations, prosecutors’...
LA County’s Civilian Oversight Commission launches full-scale investigation into LA County’s deputy gang problem
On Thursday, March 24, Sean Kennedy, the chair of Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight...
The war in Ukraine & Anna’s shrapnel
Before I tell you about Anna Politkovskaya and her shrapnel, let’s take a quick look at the...
The fate of dueling motions from LA Supervisors about where to house LA’s “high security” DJJ kids, plus $50k exit bonuses, & the riotous emptying out of Central Juvenile Hall
On Tuesday, March 15, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted on two competing motions...
Randomized Trial Shows Criminal Justice Fees Heighten Hardship for Defendants, Are Not Deterrents, and Offer Negligible Benefit to Counties
Criminal justice system fees levied against people convicted of low-level offenses appear to have...
The most dangerous part of pregnancy? Violence in the home
These Californians Are Working on Anti-Violence Solutions to Help Families By Claudia...
In Wrongful Death Settlement, Family of Shaylene Graves Will Get $3.5 Million and a Platform to Urge CA’s Prison Officials to Implement Policies That Better Protect Women in Custody
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) will pay $3.5 million to the...
Prosecutor for International Criminal Court announces investigation into war crimes regarding events unfolding in Ukraine
Like many around the world, Karim A.A. Khan QC, the prosecutor for the world’s International...
New Report Urges LASD to Release More Pregnant People From Jail, Improve Conditions
Since 2018, at the behest of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Inspector General Max...
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...