PPIC released a new survey. Here are some interesting tidbits: Only 2% of Californians believe crime is the most important issue facing them today. (Down from...
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
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What We Do
We have a wide range of programs to help formerly incarcerated men and women become positive forces in the lives of their communities.
About Us
Led by liberated lifers, we are organized around the demand for just sentencing laws and fair parole practices. We integrate incarcerated men and women back into society and help build strong, self-sustaining communities.
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Educating and supporting those in prison and their families, we engage the state legislature and Governor for fair sentencing laws and parole policies .
PRISON POLICY NEWS
Prison Policy Initiative What's new on all of the Prison Policy Initiative websites
- The California Supreme Court puts on the record the best arguments against money bail
by Prison Policy Initiative on May 29, 2026Added The California Supreme Court puts on the record the best arguments against money bail to the Prison Policy Blog. A recent case, In re Kowalczyk, affirms […]
- Staying Too Long:by Prison Policy Initiative on May 29, 2026
The Prison Policy Initiative Research Library was updated with a link to Staying Too Long: Michigan's Stalled Sentencing Reform by Crime and Justice Institute
- From Prison to Paperwork:by Prison Policy Initiative on May 29, 2026
The Prison Policy Initiative Research Library was updated with a link to From Prison to Paperwork: A 50-State Survey of Policies on Reentry Identification […]
- Incarcerated geriatric patients' experiences of aging and healthcareby Prison Policy Initiative on May 29, 2026
The Prison Policy Initiative Research Library was updated with a link to Incarcerated geriatric patients' experiences of aging and healthcare by Michelle I. […]
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Recent News
Challenging Your Parole Denial – A Valuable Resource
In case you missed our big announcement, UnCommon Law has released a new, FREE handbook: Challenging Your Parole Denial in California State Court. Here's the...
LWOPS Support Group at SATF (B-Yard)
Third Annual Hygiene Drive On Labor Day, September 1, 2025, incarcerated residents at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility & State Prison (SATF)...
Think Outside The Cage
A podcast about the Prison Industrial Complex,
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