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Author: Gabriel Serafini

Julian Alco Story
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Watch “The Julian Alco Story” here on Oct 23rd at 4 p.m. Pacific

This documentary tells about one of the most dynamic reformers in government. He single-handedly changed the prison system around the world. He was a dedicated Christian Scientist living his life …

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Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles, CA
California / Challenges and Solutions / News / Prison Healthcare / USA

From LA jail, two inmates pioneer care for mentally ill peers (from CSMonitor.com)

Check out this excellent article from the Christian Science Monitor about an innovative program being pioneered in the Los Angeles County jail system addressing mental health: From LA jail, two …

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First Intern For Light In Prison Shares Her Perspective [video]
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First intern for Light in Prison shares her perspective [Video]

Katie, a Principia College student and summer intern, shares her experiences of working for the Christian Science Committee on Institutional Work in California. “The Relevancy, Necessity, and Universality of the …

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FirstWatch
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From CSMonitor.com – What really happens behind bars? Insiders make videos to show you. [Video]

Part of a wider media initiative at California’s San Quentin State Prison, FirstWatch gives participants the opportunity to tell their stories – and be held accountable – through the lens …

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From CSMonitor.com: Despite spike in shootings, a Chicago community gets a handle on violence

An excellent story of hope and progress reported by the Christian Science Monitor: Despite spike in shootings, a Chicago community gets a handle on violence When the relationship between law …

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California Mental Health in Prisons
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The Stanford Law School reported facts behind our latest video post about mental illness in California prisons

We just published an interview with Chaplain Brian about a diagnosed and treated mentally ill inmate he had been seeing for the past 8 years. This particular inmate is no longer …

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Homeboy Industries
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6 Theories About the Recent Dramatic Reduction in LA’s Gang Violence

Huffington Post reports on six theories about why Los Angeles has been seeing a dramatic reduction in gang-related violence and crime.

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San Quentin Prisoners Learning to Code
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Learning new skills – The prisoners trying to code their way to a better life

Check out this rare glimpse inside of San Quentin state prison (filmed and reported by the BBC) where a select group of inmates are learning how to code. San Quentin state …

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Understanding the true causes of addiction and what we can do about it

Editors comment: Roughly 88% of all inmates in California State Prisons, County Jails, Federal Prisons and Youth Detention Centers have been convicted of a drug related crime. Even in prison …

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California jails, state prisons, federal prisons map
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California prisons, jails and youth facilities, all on one map!

We’ve been hard at work to create a comprehensive database and map of California state prisons, federal prisons, county jails and youth facilities.  We’re hoping that by using this map and …

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