California criminal justice

Where do older prisoners go when they get out?

Leila Day — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:18:51 +0000

The older we get, the harder it is to think of ourselves as “old.” But as far as the government is concerned – specifically, the federal corrections system – you’re “aging” or “elderly” once you turn 50. California houses one of the country’s biggest populations of elderly prisoners. And gradually, it also releases them.

Finding work for ex-felons

Leila Day — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:09:18 +0000

Angel Barerra has a felony conviction. He thinks that’s kept him from finding work. In order to give people like Barerra a better chance, some California counties have implemented “Ban the Box” – they’ve made it illegal for employers to ask about felony charges on job applications.

What to expect from the criminal justice system in 2012

Rina Palta — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:00:39 +0000

It’s been a significant year for criminal justice in the Bay Area, but many of the challenges have come late in the year.