Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
In 1910, a former inmate wrote words being echoed today regarding the purpose of the state prison system: "The business...
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The description of a May 14 event at a Johanna Boss High School simply states students "at O.H. Close Youth...
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In 1854, rumors surrounding the new State Prison, along with multiple escapes, sparked the governor to request specific details on...
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While on-duty, Correctional Officer Fred Moss can usually be found working at Central California Women's Facility. But one recent morning...
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When Mule Creek State Prison Correctional Officer Perlita Cartago, who also leads a Girl Scout troop, read Agent Karen Mory's...
Rehabilitation has proven a collaborative effort between custody and support staff. The following are just some examples of such cooperation...
Prison staff – custody and non-custody – lead the same lives as their neighbors when not inside the walls. They...
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Six months in the making, youth, staff, and community volunteers dedicated the construction of the largest of nine community gardens...
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A 1928 report on the education, library, religious activities and women's department highlights the successes of early efforts to rehabilitate...
In her day job, Nashea Jackson receives, assesses and routes public records act requests. It's an important job for the...