Realignment has elevated concern regarding the intersection of the bail industry and California’s un-sentenced jail population. Many advocates have expressed concern that a significant number of this un-sentenced population remains confined to local county jails solely due to their inability to meet the monetary obligations of their set bail. The concerns of a diverse group of stakeholders lead the Little Hoover Commission to examine the issue in late 2012.
Blog Jul 11, 2013
Hope for a healthier criminal justice system
With the implementation of the United States’ first national health care system quickly approaching , the Affodable Care Act’s effects will soon be seen throughout the country.
San Francisco’s Department of Children, Youth and their Families (DCYF) collaborates with local organizations to improve the lives of youth and their families.
Blog Jul 2, 2013
A Closer Look at the Aging Prison Population
The number of aging state and federal inmates is rising. Between 1981 and 2010, the number of inmates age 55 and older increased from 8,853 to 124,900.
Despite their given benefits, what could explain California’s disparity in split sentencing and how can counties work to increase their use?