Podcasts about cdcr

On this week's Everyday Injustice interview, Chesa Boudin, former San Francisco District Attorney and now Executive Director of the Berkeley Criminal Law and Justice Center, reflects on his experiences in office, the state of criminal justice reform, and his current work at UC Berkeley. Boudin highlights how political power matters more than individual electoral victories. He notes that during the height of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, corporations and politicians rushed to embrace reform, only to later pivot as the political landscape shifted. He emphasizes the importance of long-term organizing to sustain meaningful change. Discussing the reform prosecutor movement, Boudin acknowledges setbacks in California, where he, George Gascón, and Pamela Price faced significant opposition. However, he points out that nationally, many reform-minded prosecutors have remained in office, such as Larry Krasner in Philadelphia and José Garza in Texas, proving that the movement is still active. On homelessness and public safety, Boudin criticizes the criminalization of unhoused people, calling it ineffective and counterproductive. He argues that cities like San Francisco push policies that fail to address the root causes, like skyrocketing housing costs and economic inequality. Now at Berkeley Law, Boudin leads initiatives focused on policy reform, litigation, and research. He discusses a class action lawsuit against CDCR, challenging illegal deductions from the $200 “Gate Money” given to people released from prison. The case underscores systemic failures that make reentry difficult and increase recidivism. Ultimately, Boudin remains committed to reform, advocating for data-driven policies and institutional accountability while training the next generation of legal professionals at UC Berkeley.

Black History Month/New Afrikan History 365! Leonard Peltier is FREE! We continue our conversation on what it means to be a New Afrikan with Brotha Gha'is Muntaqim, home after 40+ years, although after all is said and done he's survived the ravages of genocidal captivity in CDCr for 60 years, and comes home with 4-stage cancer among other ailments, and Kan't stop, Won't stop, Will not be stopped fortitude! We will be focusing on this historical and political issue of medical abuse, neglect and genocide plaguing our people behind razor wire, and why We should understand its implications and what We can do to support our People coming home.

This CDCR Unlocked podcast is a continuation of episodes diving into the four California Model Pillars. Ashton Harris with CDCR's Office of Communications interviews Lieutenant David Gonzales at California State Prison Sacramento to continue the conversation about the normalization pillar. Hear the corrections point of view when it comes to the environmental changes already being made within our institutions including other ways that could further help CDCR reach normalization within the prison environment.

The final episode of Prison Focus Radio for 2024 will be spent in conversation with Alesha Monteiro, powerful activist, mother and wife to Anthony Monteiro, unjustly held due to unjust CDCr practices. Alesha will be speaking primarily on “circumventing restitution” the current scheme being leashed upon our people inside to keep them criminalized and unfree. We won't let up on exposing the terror and genocide plaguing our people in prisons throughout amerikkka inc., but especially in California. Sending much gratitude to all our loyal, new and yet to be listeners for sharing your precious time with us here at Prison Focus Radio – you keep the spark of hope alive. Kan't stop, Won't stop Free Em All Liberate Our Elders All Power to the People! Free Palestine!

Brief Summary: A look into the life of Sergeant Jose Andrade and his journey from being in the United States Army to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This episode goes into his transition from civilian life to The United States Army and eventually CDCR.Host: Sergeant William BartowGuest: Sergeant Jose AndradeProducer Name: Suraj Bhardwaj

This week, we focus on correctional staff who become romantically or inappropriately involved with inmates. Inspired by Dr. Scott's recent panel with Generation Why at The Berkshire Podcast Festival, we explore the ethical boundaries and implications for forensic psychologists and correctional personnel in maintaining professional relationships within the correctional system. We discuss the cases out of Clinton Correctional Facility and Lauderdale County Detention Facility. Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network

In July 2024, a woman died from a heat-related illness while incarcerated at the Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla, California. According to California Coalition for Women Prisoners (CCWP), the woman's death was due to heat stroke and prison neglect. However, CDCR claims the cause was related to pre-existing health conditions. Elizabeth Nomura, state membership organizer for the CCWP told the Guardian, “I've had heatstroke before [while incarcerated] and I know what it feels like to be so dehydrated that you can't see. They are sitting in a room, toasting in what feels like an oven. They're all suffering.” Everyday Injustice talked to Amika Mota of Sister Warriors. Mota told everyday injustice that while the Chowchilla has swamp coolers that are meant to lower temperatures and fans, they weren't working properly. As extreme heat increases with Climate Change, this figures to become an even larger problem. The Sister Warriors are a member-led organization of over 5,000 formerly and currently incarcerated and systems-impacted women and trans people of all genders, founded in 2017 at a convening of over 200 systems-impacted people in Oakland. “We improve conditions for women and trans people of all genders by fighting for – and winning – policies and systems change that center the needs and experiences of communities most impacted by systems of exploitation, criminalization, and incarceration throughout the state.” The answer that Mota offers isn't better cooling systems – though they are needed – it is fewer incarcerated people.

This CDCR Unlocked podcast is a first of many to talk about the four California Model Pillars. Ashton Harris with CDCR's Office of Communications interviews the Deputy Director of Quality Management within CDCR's healthcare services Annette Lambert to talk about the normalization pillar. Hear about the environmental changes already being made within our institutions including other ways that could further help CDCR reach normalization within the prison environment. Host: Ashton Harris Guests: Annette Lambert (Deputy Director of Quality Management within CDCR's healthcare services)Producer names: This podcast is produced, recorded, and mixed by Christopher Medina, and co-produced by Ashton Harris.

This is Part Two of CDCR Secretary Jeff Macomber CCHCS Receiver Clark Kelso discussing the California Model and how it will be implemented.

CDCR Secretary Jeff Macomber CCHCS Receiver Clark Kelso discuss the California Model and how it will be implemented

In this episode, we sat down with Tammy Fenton, who oversees outreach efforts as well as the Accountability Letter Bank (ALB) Program for the Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services. Fenton walks us through the ways her office reaches the community and has recently made great strides in making those efforts more accessible with translation services. She also discusses the ALB program, and why outreach efforts ensure clients know about every option available to them – including those that focus on restorative justice.

CDCR's Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD) manager, Robert Love, explains what a VOD entails and how it can be key for the victim in the healing process. The VOD is a victim-initiated process that results in a face-to-face conversation with the incarcerated person who caused harm. Love talks about the importance of VOD partnerships, how the Department handles each case with care, and his aspirations for the program moving forward.

Restitution Services Manager Chamere Lee details her professional journey that propelled her to a career dedicated to victim-centered work. Lee helps manage CDCR's Restitution Services, ensuring that victims of crime obtain monetary compensation ordered by the court. She also dives deep into what restitution is and how people can connect to it.

This episode features new position for CDCR: a Field Training Sergeant (FTS) and the Job Shadowing Program (JSP). On this episode, three staff members from California Health Care Facility (CHCF): Sergeant William “Billy” Bartow who is the field training sergeant and runs the program at CHCF; Officer Strickland, who helps teach and mentor new staff on how to do the job; and Officer Chacon, who participated in the program and is nearing his one-year mark after graduating the Correctional Basic Academy. This episode discusses how this job shadowing program is changing how new officers learn their institutions and the learning process within the JSP.Hosted by: Sgt. Corey RingerGuest: Sgt. William Bartow, Officer Strickland, and Officer ChaconProducer: Suraj Bhardwaj and Danny Pinto

Hear about the 30x30 pledge CDCR recently signed to increase women representation by the year 2030 and the efforts planned to meet the goal shared by Rosanna Rodriguez, Manager within Office of Peace Officer Selection over Recruitment. Special guest Lieutenant Priscilla Gonzalez will share her personal experience as a peace officer woman working within the Department including her struggles, successes and encouragement of future female officers.Hosted by: Todd JavernickGuest: Lieutenant Priscilla GonzalezRecord date: January 10, 2024

Hear about the 30x30 pledge CDCR recently signed to increase women representation by the year 2030 and the efforts planned to meet the goal shared by Rosanna Rodriguez, Manager within Office of Peace Officer Selection over Recruitment. Special guest Lieutenant Priscilla Gonzalez will share her personal experience as a peace officer woman working within the Department including her struggles, successes and encouragement of future female officers.Hosted by: Todd JavernickGuest: Rosanna RodriguezRecord date: January 10, 2024

Casey has the opportunity to interview Lt. Hector Bravo of The Crisis Response Team in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Lt. Bravo shares about the new California Model a.k.a. The Norway style of doing prison and why its endangering staff, CO's and inmates. This woke agenda comes from the upper echelon of Sacramento. He gives an insightful look of how these new changes are not helping anyone. Murder, Assaults and Mayhem are at an all time high in every prison in CDCR. Lt. Bravo is also the host of "That Prison Guard" on YouTube, you'll want to check it out yourself. Make sure you share this episode with everyone. Also go get some new merch drops from The Shot Caller Store. Link Below: https://caseydiaz.net/shop/ To Donate Books to the incarcerated: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/92fUcgbpvm Casey on Instagram: @real_casey_diaz_ Episode Edited By: Instagram: @_jacobdiaz_ Hector Bravo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thatprisonguard Hector Bravo on Instagram: @hector_bravo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshotcaller/support

In Part II of this interview with Adrian Berumen, an inmate at Calipatria State Prison,  we track his journey from serving as an inmate Mental Health Assistant (MHA) at LA County Twin Towers to being sentenced to serve a 25-year to life sentence. Adrian's story resonates with Heart Forward because his peer service, under the supervision of the LA Sheriff's Department (LASD) and the LA County Correctional Health Services in LA County jail, exemplified the radical hospitality that undergirds the mission of our organization.  We note that Adrian spent 9 years at LA County jail awaiting his trial and in 2017 volunteered to move from Men's Central Jail into Twin Towers to assist with the most seriously mentally ill inmates living in 141 E and F pod.  Over time, in collaboration with his partner Craigen Armstrong, who had been transferred from San Quentin's Death Row to await a new trial, they began to flesh out their role as Mental Health Assistants.  In 2020, they collaborated on a book about their experience.Owing to the leadership of Supervisor Hilda Solis on the LA  Board of Supervisors, there is a commitment to expand the number of MHA's  and to provide greater support to their work.  Supervisor Solis had unanimous support for a motion she introduced in June 2023 to expand the number of MHA's three-fold.  More recently, in a November 2023 motion, which was seconded by Janice Hahn,  she asked for a report back in 90 days on a number of potential supports that would acknowledge the work of the inmate MHA's.Adrian's story raises important questions:·       What does rehabilitation look like with our California prison system?·       Why can't we consider a different model to come alongside prisoners with mental illness?  The pilot that has been successful in LA County could be replicated by CDCR.  This might be similar to the work done by the Gold Coats in San Luis Obispo County.·       Could LA County and CDCR negotiate an agreement that inmate MHA's doing this work in LA  could see their "credits" transferred to the state prison system?+++Podcast interview S1 Ep 5  conducted  in 2020.12/23  article in LA Times:  Seeking Redemption:  A death row Inmate's journey into LA County's largest psych ward.Prison Levels in CA State SystemWebsite which documents the work of the  Mental Health AssistantsTo contact Adrian Berumen, BU 1415PO Box 1415Calipatria State PrisonCalipatria, CA 92233-5007To support this podcast - you can donate HERE. 

A podcast investigates CA State Prison, Sacramento - formerly called New Folsom. Also, a Placer County production company makes a film on homelessness starring Billy Baldwin. Finally, the nation's first Black woman cartoonist in the mainstream press. Podcast Investigates CA State Prison in Sac The second season of KQED's investigative podcast On Our Watch debuted this week, focusing on the deaths of two correctional officers at California State Prison, Sacramento - formerly called New Folsom - who reported misconduct, corruption, and abuse by fellow officers. KQED Criminal Justice Reporters Sukey Lewis and Julie Small join Insight to talk about what their investigation uncovered within the walls of “New Folsom,” and the barriers and challenges officers faced when trying to report wrongdoing. The California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation released the following statement in response to the podcast: CDCR takes every allegation of employee misconduct very seriously and has restructured its process to ensure complaints are properly, fairly and thoroughly reviewed. In January 2022, CDCR implemented emergency regulations to improve the investigations process on staff misconduct allegations, and the department received funding in the 2022-23 state budget to support these continued efforts. A system of fixed and body-worn cameras is in place. In September 2022, CDCR announced changes to employee discipline for misconduct directed at incarcerated people, parolees, other employees, or members of the public. CDCR continues to work with outside law enforcement agencies on this case and cannot comment on many specific questions raised by reporters for this story. Placer County Movie on Homelessness There's a lot of movie buzz in Sacramento these days and one of the films that's getting attention is called No Address, starring William Baldwin. The feature movie, along with an accompanying documentary, will tell the story of the homelessness crisis and how so many Americans are one paycheck, one job loss, or one medical emergency away from ending up on the streets. Actor William “Billy” Baldwin, along with Jennifer Stolo, CEO of Placer County-based Robert Craig Films, join us to talk about the movie and why they believe the story of homelessness is an important topic to tackle, especially in light of the situation here in California. ‘STILL: Racism in America, A Retrospective in Cartoons' It's a special bond when a parent and child share a common passion. But one father and daughter took it to a whole other level, pioneering their own groundbreaking paths as Black cartoonists in the mainstream press. And their decades-long work is now on display, with a message that still resonates today. Cartoonist Barbara Brandon-Croft and curator Tara Nakashima Donahue, discuss their new installation at the UC Davis Design Museum “STILL: Racism in America, A Retrospective in Cartoons," which explores racism through cartoons by Brandon-Croft and her late father Brumsic Brandon, Jr. The exhibit runs through April 21.

 In this 2 -part interview with Adrian Berumen, an inmate at Calipatria State Prison,  we track his journey from serving as an inmate Mental Health Assistant (MHA) at LA County Twin Towers to being sentenced to serve a 25-year to life sentence. Adrian's story resonates with Heart Forward because his peer service, under the supervision of the LA Sheriff's Department (LASD) and the LA County Correctional Health Services in LA County jail, exemplified the radical hospitality that undergirds the mission of our organization.  We note that Adrian spent nine years at LA County jail awaiting his trial and in 2017 volunteered to move from Men's Central Jail into Twin Towers to assist with the most seriously mentally ill inmates living in 141 E and F pod.  Over the course of this time, in collaboration with his partner Craigen Armstrong, who had been transferred from San Quentin's Death Row to await a new trial, they began to flesh out their role as Mental Health Assistants.  In 2020, they collaborated on a book about their experience.Owing to the leadership of Supervisor Hilda Solis on the LA  Board of Supervisors, there is a commitment to expand the number of MHA's  and to provide greater support to their work.  Supervisor Solis had unanimous support for a motion she introduced in June 2023 to expand the number of MHA's three-fold.  More recently, in a November 2023 motion, which was seconded by Janice Hahn,  she asked for a report back in 90 days on a number of potential supports that would acknowledge the work of the inmate MHA's.Adrian's story raises important questions:·       What does rehabilitation look like with our California prison system?·       Why can't we consider a different model to come alongside prisoners with mental illness?  The pilot that has been successful in LA County could be replicated by CDCR.  This might be similar to the work done by the Gold Coats in San Luis Obispo County.·       Could LA County and CDCR negotiate an agreement that inmate MHA's doing this work in LA  could see their "credits" transferred to the state prison system?Resources:Podcast interview S1 Ep 5  conducted  in 2020.12/23  article in LA Times:  Seeking Redemption:  A death row Inmate's journey into LA County's largest psych ward.Prison Levels in CA State SystemWebsite which documents the work of the  Mental Health AssistantsTo contact Adrian Berumen, BU 1415PO Box 1415Calipatria State PrisonCalipatria, CA 92233-5007

In this episode of the CDCR Unlocked podcast, Sergeant Corey Ringer takes a trip back to the institution where his CDCR career started, High Desert State Prison. There, Ringer talks to Business Manager I Joseph Shelton and Correctional Officers Audrina Wannamaker and Patrick Parrish about their jobs, the camaraderie found working in an institution, and what it's like living in the Susanville area.Learn more about becoming a CDCR Correctional Officer.

Maria Luna v. CDCR

Gavin Newsom is soft-launching his presidential campaign with his "California model" of prisons as a centerpiece. Emile Suotonye DeWeaver on how Newsom's attempt to mimic the "Norway model" of imprisonment will affect the biggest single prison system in the world. Re:Frame | Emile Suotonye DeWeaver Gavin Newsom's Prison Reform Isn't Progress - It's a 'Near Enemy' (The Appeal) Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) Prison Closure Roadmap Support Sad Francisco and find links to our past episodes on Patreon.

CDCR is empowering employees to not only do the right thing, but to influence others to also do the right thing. The department has partnered with Heroes, an organization that provides Active Bystandership training for corrections, fire and rescue, and health care departments. This training teaches employees when and how to effectively intervene in several situations, from deescalating tense situations, stepping in to stop a mistake that could cause harm, or recognizing the signs of work-related stress that may lead to emotional or physical harm. Active bystandership helps create an environment where all employees pitch in to make a more effective system, with each member knowing they are supportive by a team. Active Bystandership is not a whistleblower program – it is designed to teach evidence-based strategies to perform and receive an intervention in ways that are respectful and effective. Sgt. Corey Ringer and Captain Jeremy Brown chat with Abigail Tucker and Greg Hanna of Heroes Active Bystandership. They discuss how active bystandership increases safety and employee wellness, and how knowing when and how to intervene are key. They are joined by Sgt. Michael Ryer, who has been trained to teach the course at CDCR. Visit the Heroes website to earn more about Heroes Active Bystandership for Corrections.

A collaboration unlike any other is transforming Valley State Prison (VSP) in all the right ways. The Youthful Offender Program, or YOP, tailors rehabilitation to the unique needs of younger incarcerated people, with more experienced incarcerated people serving as peer mentors to guide them along their way. Staff receive specialized training in working with this population, and become as mentors and advisers themselves.This unique approach to rehabilitation is perfectly in line with the California Model, which seeks to empower incarcerated individuals to use their lived experiences to mentor and support their peers. Beyond peer mentorship, VSP has embraced the California Model as a whole, providing rehabilitative programs and opportunities that more closely resemble outside communities. From therapeutic horse programs to intensive cognitive behavioral courses, VSP is committed to positive, long-term change.As CDCR Unlocked found out while visiting VSP, none of it is possible without enthusiastic staff and supportive leadership. Correctional Counselor Liz Alva credits the “perfect recipe” of mentors, mentees and employees for the transformation underway at VSP as CDCR works to implement the California Model's pillars statewide.Hosted by Krissi KhokhobashviliRecorded on Jan. 24, 2023Produced by Jeff Baur & Krissi Khokhobashvili

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This week we hear from Mwalimu Shakur, Hunger Striker on his coming home this year in December; Nube speaks with Demetrius Dixon, 30 years on CDCr's plantations, shares his expertise on prison politics, psychology and conditions; we hear an excerpt of Abolition Today UnCivil War, airs live every Sunday 4pm PST at abolitiontoday.org; finally we end with an article by Maya Miller about a guard's sexual abuse of a child, unaccounted for by CDCr.

CDCR Unlocked takes the “unlocked” theme one step further with this episode, a conversation with Unlocking History creator Don Chaddock. Chaddock is the editor of Inside CDCR, CDCR's public-facing news site. Chaddock joined CDCR after a career in journalism, and that combined with his love of history made CDCR a perfect fit. When he's not covering the many accomplishments of employees and incarcerated people, Chaddock researches the history of the department extensively. Unlocking History is the result of this extensive work, and explores the people, places and programs that helped shape corrections in California.In this conversation, Chaddock shares why history is important to him, the interesting experiences he has had with CDCR employees and readers, and how learning about the past can help us make good choices today.Visit Inside CDCR to read more Unlocking History stories.Hosted by Krissi KhokhobashviliRecorded on Feb. 8, 2023Produced by Jeff Baur & Krissi Khokhobashvili

Episode 82 of Streets & Scholars with Alex Alonso and guest host Jamahl Kersey a criminal defense attorney from San Diego. Jamahl Kersey and Alex Alonso discuss Tory Lanez final sentence from the CDCR. He is scheduled to be released from prison in September 2029. They also discuss the recent indictment of Duane "Keefe De" Davis who was charged with one count of murder in connection to the 1996 Tupac Shakur shooting. Alex also updates the listeners and two high profile cases in LA's court system, the Slim 400 case and the PnB Rock case. Both of those are in pre-trial phase. FIND us on INSTAGRAM* Streets & Scholars: http://www.instagram.com/streets.and.scholars * Alex Alonso: http://www.instagram.com/alexalonso101 * FG: https://www.instagram.com/fgeneral1/FIND us on Youtube:* Street TV: http://www.youtube.com/streetgangs* Street TV Flix: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwof1NALLNj3owdHJTM4YVw* Alex Alonso: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlexAlonso101-----* StreetGangs website: http://www.streetgangs.com

Nube speaks with Death Row Political Prisoner Kevin Cooper on what true freedom means to him and other thoughts; Nube reads and comments on an article regarding AB280, the bill that would've put restrictions on solitary confinement, but was put on hold to 2024 a win for CDCr.

In the latest episode of CDCR Unlocked, representatives from CDCR's Office of Employee Wellness sit down with Brian Hinton of Savings Plus to talk retirement. Savings Plus is the voluntary retirement program for state employee that allows them to supplement retirement benefits through tax-deferred and Roth payroll contributions.Hinton, Sgt. Corey Ringer, Kathryn Jue and Mai HerHolloway discuss the importance of making contributions to Savings Plus, how to get the most out of those contributions, and the many workshops and webinars available to all state employees to learn more about financial literacy.Recorded July 10, 2023CDCR staff: Sgt. Corey Ringer, Mai Her-Holloway & Kathryn JueEpisode featured: Brian Hinton from SavingsPlus

The opportunities for rehabilitation in California state prisons don't end with CDCR-staffed programs. Community-based organizations have run programs in CDCR prisons for decades, generally as volunteers or with private financial support. Years ago, the Division of Rehabilitative Programs (DRP) recognized the potential for community-based programs to make an even bigger impact by expanding their offerings to other institutions.Thus began CDCR's grant programs, which support organizations that provide rehabilitative programs statewide. These include programs focused on victim impact, restorative justice, and personal accountability. Visit DRP's website to learn more about CDCR's grant programs.In this week's episode of the CDCR Unlocked podcast, DRP Deputy Director Kevin Hoffman and Staff Services Manager II Nicki Singh discuss the evolution of grant programs and the importance of community partners in preparing incarcerated people for success.Recorded on July 13th, 2023Produced by Frank Harrison & Angela Lee

This week, the CDCR Unlocked Podcast sits down with Jill Johnston, Chief of Case Records Services for CDCR, and Chelsi Hardcastle, a Case Records Supervisor at High Desert State Prison.Case Records Services is responsible for ensuring the appropriate application of criminal sentences, including determining applicable credits; ensuring accurate release dates, and maintaining records for each and every incarcerated person in California, current and former. It's a huge, complicated job, but luckily Johnston and her team are dedicated to accuracy and efficiency.Hosted by Krissi KhokhobashviliRecorded on May 10, 2023Produced by Clarissa Resultan

In this episode, we interview CDCR Lt. Salvador Bermudez who works at California State Prison Los Angeles County. “Sal” as his friends know him, discusses his history of high blood pressure/hypertension that he left untreated for a prolonged period of time. We discuss the relationship between work stress and high blood pressure, and the unique challenges he has faced working at his institution. Sal's untreated hypertension has led to kidney failure and he is currently receiving dialysis three days a week. He has exhausted his leave credits and continues to work while he waits for a donor to provide him with a kidney transplant. Sal is married with two children, one of which has special needs. He is the sole provider for his family.Sal needs a kidney donor who is either O+ or O- blood type, who has no chronic medical conditions and someone who is not overweight. But even if you aren't a match, your donation (in his name) could move his name to the top of the donor list. To apply to begin the process to see if you could donate, please go to the website:https://usc.donorscreen.org/register/now If you know Sal, or have worked with him before, he could use your support. Please reach out to him. Once he receives a kidney donation, he plans to set up a catastrophic time bank so that he can have the donation surgery and recover at home afterward. If you don't have his contact information, feel free to reach out to me.

Sheriff Dirkse explains the Early Release program from CDCR and how it impacts Stanislaus County. 

In this week's episode, Sergeant Corey Ringer heads to San Quentin State Prison (SQ) to meet up with three CDCR employees to hear what a day in their shoes looks like working at California's oldest prison. From its rich history to the camaraderie among staff, SQ offers an environment where you can grow and learn new skills every day being part of a team. Staff events and activities are hosted to support one another and donate to the community at this family-oriented workplace. Visit JoinCDCR.com to learn more about the many rewarding careers available with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.Recorded on June 8, 2023Hosted by Corey RingerProduced by Corey Ringer & Jeff Baur

Josh MacPhee & Alec Dunn on Signal 08 First up, Ian interviews Josh MacPhee and Alec Dunn, co-editors of Signal, about the recently published eighth volume of the Journal of International Political Graphics and Culture. They discuss their motivations and experiences producing Signal for over a decade, designing print media in the digital age, and their work as part of Justseeds Artists' Cooperative, long-running, geographically dispersed artist collective dedicated to the production of radical art for grassroots movements. [ 00:05:33 - 00:44:37] Mwalimu Shakur on Abolition, Organizing and Education Then, you'll hear most of a conversation with imprisoned New Afrikan revolutionary socialist, Mwalimu Shakur currently incarcerated in Corcoran Prison in CA, about abolition, political education and the hunger strikes of 2013 in which he participated. [00:45:14 - 01:12:37] Mwalimu's Instagram Past interview with Mwalimu Mwalimu's writing on KnockLA and SFBayView (1, 2) Interviews about CA Hunger Strikes in 2013 with Ed Mead of CA Prison Focus (1, 2) You can get in touch with Mwalimu: Terrence White #AG8738 CSP Corcoran PO Box 3461 Corcoran, CA 93212 Sean Swain Sean's segment [01:12:40 - 01:20:01] Announcements BRABC Letter Writing Join Blue Ridge ABC on the first Sunday of each month, next up being August 6th from 3-5pm at the NEW Firestorm spot at 1022 Haywood Road, in West Asheville. And swing by our table at the ACABookfair August 12-13 at Different Wrld to get involved, get a poster for the upcoming International Week of Solidarity with Anarchist Prisoners and check out the other awesome stuff. ACABookfair If you're nearby, consider a visit to the 3 days of event around the Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair in Asheville from August 11-13 with tons of speakers, publishers, music and more. https://acabookfair.noblogs.org Dr. Mutulu Shakur, ¡Presenté! New Afrikan revolutionary elder, accupuncturist and revolutionary Dr. Mutulu Shakur joined the ancestors at the age of 72. He was released by the state after 36 years in prison, organizing, healing, educating and inspiring despite having developed a virulent bone cancer. Dr. Shakur spent the last year on this planet continuing his work, speaking and attending events, surrounded by loved ones. Rest in power. Ruchell "Cinque" Magee Will Be free! Politicized prisoner and jailhouse lawyer, Ruchell “Cinque” Magee, is slated to be released after 67 years in the California prison system. Cinque is 84 years old, arrested on an indeterminate sentence around a marijuana charge from 1963, he joined the attempted jailbreak during the Marin County Courthouse shootout in which Jonathan Jackson attempted to free William A. Christmas and James McClain. Ruchell was the sole survivor and was a co-defendant of Angela Davis until their cases were split. There is a fundraiser to support Cinque's post-release needs as an elder: https://fundrazr.com/82E6S2 Rashid's Treatment Resumes, Thanks To Support! As an update to past announcements from Kevin “Rashid” Johnson of the Revolutionary Intercommunal Black Panther Party, the public pressure from calls & emails apparently had the desired results and as of a few days ago he was receiving the medical treatment he needs for his prostate cancer, though he hasn't received all of his papers so he can continue to pursue his lawsuits against the Virginia DOC since they were confiscated by prisoncrats, but he's super thankful for public engagement to defend his health. More updates on his case can be found at rashidmod.com . ... . .. Featured Tracks: Don't Play Around (Instrumental) by DJ Nu-Mark from Broken Sunlight Series 6 Black Hole by The Bulletproof Space Travelers from Urban Revolutions - The Future Primitive Sound Collective

You've heard of CCR. But get ready to learn about that CDCR. Because if there's a poster child for the benefits of going feet first into the resources provided by the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering's Office of Career Development and Corporate Relations, it's Lila Saunders. From the whiskey woods of Tennessee to the White Sands of New Mexico, this just graduated aerospace ace's career is skyrocketing. Talk about the right trajectory...

This week we hear part 3 of Nube's conversation with Joka Heshima Jinsai, California New Afrikan Political Prisoner, subjected to CDCr's domestic torture program of indeterminate solitary confinement to break the revolutionary mind; and also we focus on Veronza Bowers Jr. 49 years a Political Prisoner in North Carolina, part 1, and his latest Shakuhachi flute music.

It’s all about numbers. 142,138. This is the number of individuals who are currently incarcerated and/or on parole, according to CDCR.org. Here in California, the website also propagates that 36,000 of those 142,138 are out…

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In this episode, we interview Homa Schweers, former NCAA athlete, firefighter, EMT, and correctional officer. She was the first female to graduate to from the SWAT/CRT Level 1 and Level 2 Operator Academy, earning two out of four of the top honors in the CRT Academy as “Top Operator” and “Top Gun.” She was recruited out of public service and into private executive protection details. Homa details trauma from her childhood, moving abruptly from Iran to the United States at age eight without her mother. She also recalls frequent verbal and physical abuse from her father, and the important role of sports in her life. Homa is currently a fitness coach for 1st Phorm and enjoys helping people achieve their fitness goals. She continues to work in executive protection and chronicles her recent battle with cancer. Homa is a warrior through and through. You can contact her on Instagram at @homa.schweers or online at https://www.alphasquadhoma.com/. 

After failing to make it through the legislative process this past fall, California State Assemblymember Chris Holden has reintroduced the Mandela Act – a legislative act that would severely limit California's prison system from using solitary confinement as punishment. Holden represents Southern California's District 41. It's worth noting that if passed, the Mandela Act would not only impact the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation prisons, but also immigrant detention centers, where rules around punishment are even less regulated than in CDCR. This act, essentially exactly the same, has gone through the state assembly and state senate previously, including in this past fall, but Governor Newsom rejected the bill. In addition to Assemblymember Holden, we are joined by Jack Morris, who spent 40 years in prison in California, the majority of that time in Security Housing Units – which is the technical term our state's prison system uses for solitary confinement. He was a part of the historic prisoner hunger strikes in 2013 that led to a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of prisoners held in solitary confinement at California's Pelican Bay State Prison. The case charges that prolonged solitary confinement violates the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment, and that the absence of meaningful review for SHU placement violates the prisoners' rights to due process. He's now advocating alongside State Assemblymember Holden for the Mandela Act. —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Ending the torture of solitary confinement in CA w/ Assemblymember Chris Holden and Jack Morris appeared first on KPFA.

Join CPP Founder Fritzi Horstman and guests as they discuss the objectives and approaches involved in bringing trauma awareness and compassionate healing to the forefront of public conversation. https://youtu.be/FbITRNVNT3s Another road map to transformation with the unstoppable visionary Richard Mireles. This conversation will also be included in our Trauma Talks series and will be delivered to prison tablets across the nation! Richard Mireles is a dynamic public speaker and expert communicator with advanced leadership and communication certifications with the world-recognized Toastmasters International. He is Certified Career Coach having graduated under the tutelage of Master Coaches Christina Lee and Dr. Yvette Hall of Paradigm 360 LLC. An inspiring leader and powerful orator who delivered over 65 transformational coaching seminars and workshops. Richard possesses the uncanny ability to capture a room's attention while conveying impactful messages to any audience. Having spent over 20 years inside the CDCR, Richard made abundant contributions as a co-founder of the Inside Solutions think tank and lead intern for CROP Organization's programs offered within correctional institutions. Richard graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Management from California Coast University. He has an advanced certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) (CADC II) counselor who received a certificate of recognition from the California State Senate for his contributions to the recovery community. He is a graduate of Initiate Justice's "Institute of Impacted Leaders" and has spoken as a criminal justice reform advocate at the California State Capitol on 5 separate occasions and has conducted 90 legislative visits. Richard is also the only known incarcerated person to earn the status of Associate Trainer from John Maxwell's EQUIP Leadership. Richard was found suitable for parole at his initial Board of Parole Hearing and was released in March of 2019. Today he is the Director of Outreach and Engagement at CROP Organization and Host of The Prison Post Podcast. He trains transformational/personal empowerment seminars in carceral settings, community colleges, and leaders of nonprofit organizations. Note to listeners, our Youtube edition of this discussion has photos in some of the interview. Donate to our non-profit Compassion Prison Project

Top stories: - A semi-truck hauling a shipment of wine bottles caught fire Tuesday night on Highway 58, according to the California Highway Patrol.- On Dec. 2, Derek Lee Ramirez Morgan was headed home from bowling with his family on his 39th birthday when the unthinkable happened: He was hit and killed by a car.- A former CDCR lieutenant was sentenced Wednesday to a year in jail after pleading no contest to trying to set up a sexual encounter with someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl.

Join CPP Founder Fritzi Horstman and guests as they discuss the objectives and approaches involved in bringing trauma awareness and compassionate healing to the forefront of public conversation. https://youtu.be/59fKdmiB4MU Originally filmed to be included in our Trauma Talks program, this conversation includes a discussion about resilience and solitary confinement. It is our goal that we break the cycle of violence that exists in our prisons, our communities and our families. Our Returning Citizen Roundtable Part 2 features Jason Bryant, Eldra Jackson III and Robert Mosqueda. Jason Bryant is the Program Director for CROP (Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs), holds a BA from Adams State University with an MA in Philosophy from California State University and an MS in Psychology from California Coast University. He has 20 years of lived experience within the CDCR. Jason dedicated his term of incarceration to higher education and serving other people through thoughtful conversations and coaching about new possibilities for people's lives. In 2020, Jason's sentence was commuted by Governor Newsom who ordered his immediate release from prison due to his remarkable contributions in transformative and rehabilitative work while incarcerated. Eldra Jackson III is the Co-Executive Director of Inside Circle. A writer and sought after public speaker on the topics of at-risk youth advocacy, effective criminal justice rehabilitation and turning around ‘toxic' masculinity, Eldra brings clarity of purpose, mission focus, and inspiration to his role at Inside Circle. He was living at New Folsom Prison when he found Inside Circle and began the inner personal journey that eventually led to his release in 2014 and his current leadership role. A living example of successful rehabilitation and re-entry, Eldra has dedicated his free time on the outside to serving at-risk youth, acting as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor for organizations like Youth Empowerment and Goals Association, Shoulder to Shoulder, and the Alternatives to Violence Project. Robert Mosqueda is the Program Manager with the Women Center Youth and Family Services located in Stockton, CA. He is passionate about criminal justice; having grown up in the Department of Corrections with a father who was an Associate Warden and was incarcerated in California Department of Corrections. He speaks from personal experience how those in correction play a vital role in the rehabilitation process. Donate to our non-profit Compassion Prison Project

Join CPP Founder Fritzi Horstman and guests as they discuss the objectives and approaches involved in bringing trauma awareness and compassionate healing to the forefront of public conversation. https://youtu.be/BI27-qxQIUI Originally filmed to be included in our Trauma Talks program, this conversation dives into the ACE Quiz as well as a discussion about the prevalence of childhood trauma in the trauma to prison pipeline. This conversation is included in Episode 2 of our series which is being implemented in several prisons and communities in the United States. It is our goal that we break the cycle of violence that exists in our prisons, our communities and our families. Our first Returning Citizen Roundtable discussion about childhood trauma featuring Shaka Senghor, Jason Bryant, Eldra Jackson III and Robert Mosqueda. Shaka Senghor entered prison in 1991 for committing second-degree murder. Today, he's a best-selling author, lecturer at universities, and leading voice on criminal justice reform. During his 19 years incarcerated—including seven in solitary confinement—Shaka began a journey of self reflection, inspired by reading and writing as a means of understanding his past, his present, and his future potential. By embracing forgiveness, hope, and everything that's possible when you refuse to be defined by your past, he's become a leading voice on the potential inherent in us all when given support and a second chance. In the decade since his release, he's written books, garnered awards and fellowships, lectured at universities, started and worked with nonprofits seeking to lift people up, visited the White House, been interviewed by Trevor Noah and Oprah Winfrey, given award-winning TED talks, featured in a song with Nas, and tirelessly worked to help create the personal and societal change we need for a more inspired, just, fulfilling future. Jason Bryant is the Program Director for CROP (Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs), holds a BA from Adams State University with an MA in Philosophy from California State University and an MS in Psychology from California Coast University. He has 20 years of lived experience within the CDCR. Jason dedicated his term of incarceration to higher education and serving other people through thoughtful conversations and coaching about new possibilities for people's lives. In 2020, Jason's sentence was commuted by Governor Newsom who ordered his immediate release from prison due to his remarkable contributions in transformative and rehabilitative work while incarcerated. Eldra Jackson III is the Co-Executive Director of Inside Circle. A writer and sought after public speaker on the topics of at-risk youth advocacy, effective criminal justice rehabilitation and turning around ‘toxic' masculinity, Eldra brings clarity of purpose, mission focus, and inspiration to his role at Inside Circle. He was living at New Folsom Prison when he found Inside Circle and began the inner personal journey that eventually led to his release in 2014 and his current leadership role. A living example of successful rehabilitation and re-entry, Eldra has dedicated his free time on the outside to serving at-risk youth, acting as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor for organizations like Youth Empowerment and Goals Association, Shoulder to Shoulder, and the Alternatives to Violence Project. Robert Mosqueda is the Program Manager with the Women Center Youth and Family Services located in Stockton, CA. He is passionate about criminal justice; having grown up in the Department of Corrections with a father who was an Associate Warden and was incarcerated in California Department of Corrections. He speaks from personal experience how those in corrections play a vital role in the rehabilitation process. Donate to our non-profit Compassion Prison Project

Episode 31: CDCR Sgt. Amanda JohnsonIn this episode, we interview Correctional Sgt. Amanda “Mandy” Johnson who works at Ironwood State Prison. Mandy is the reason that the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation participates in the Pink Patch Project every October, which focuses on fundraising for breast cancer research and recipients. Mandy discusses her family legacy in law enforcement working for the Pomona Police Department - following in her father and grandfathers footsteps. She describes the impact of being the child of a police officer, and how that has helped her adjust to difficulties in her own career.Mandy was kind enough to demonstrate and participate in an anxiety reduction technique using visualization, breathing and bilateral tapping.