Fitness & Health
Andre Arline was found Sunday at the Ferguson Unit, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
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The program, launched two years ago by seven inmates serving lengthy sentences, involves an eight-week curriculum and outside speakers
The grand jury released its report on Santa Cruz County’s jails, which found that these facilities would benefit from measuring the efficacy of programs and services
William Morva’s case has renewed debate over whether people with mental illness should be shielded from the death penalty
After the CDCR was ordered to improve its medical and mental health care facilities, the agency embraced eco-friendly construction
Inmates sued the state DOC in 2014, saying untreated illnesses and lengthy lockdowns have led to worsening conditions, violence and suicides
The state’s psychiatric care of inmates is so inadequate that it violates the U.S. Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment, a federal judge ruled
Prosecutors and attorneys agreed Robert James Campbell’s mental impairment should keep him from being put to death
Officers must keep their minds sharp and be able to analyze situations quickly and effectively so that they—and their colleagues—return home safely
The life expectancy of a correctional officer is 12-16 years shorter than individuals in other occupations
A leader who is realistic about risks and proactive about solutions can have a major impact on personnel well-being