
Over the coming weeks, “Inside Out” will highlight the experiences of formerly incarcerated individuals and their families, look at efforts to improve local jail and prison facilities, and share the perspectives of Black correctional staffers and attorneys who work on change from within and activists who have dedicated their lives to shining a light on the inequities of the criminal justice system.

Attorney Fights To Restore Voting Rights
Carmen-Nicole Cox is fighting to restore voting rights for California prisoners, calling out the racist motivation behind the ban and the benefits of allowing them to vote while incarcerated.
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‘It’s So Crazy How The System Works’
Lance Wilson, 38, presents his ankle monitor, which permits him to commute to work and have limited access to other activities with special permission. Even with highly monitored observation through the bracelet, Wilson risks violation of his parole for any “bad” behavior, bearing responsibility for instances such as car failure on his way to work.…
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When Your Abuser Has The Key To Your Cell
Women who have experienced sexual abuse in prison have testified at a California Legislative Women’s Caucus hearing, calling for policy changes to protect survivors and ensure their safety.
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Legislators Push Mass Incarceration-Related Bills
California lawmakers are pushing for prison reform and investment in alternatives to incarceration, including Assembly Bill 974, Assembly Bill 1418, Assembly Constitutional Amendment 4, Assembly Constitutional Amendment 8, and Assembly Bill 1226.
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Voting Champions Reach Out To The Incarcerated
By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer There aren’t a lot of Black folks in Placer County. Some reside at the same three addresses: 11801 Go For Broke Road in Roseville and 2775 Richardson Drive or 11260 B Ave. in Auburn. All are correctional facilities and most entities only count those housed there when…
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County Jail Blues
Local Detention Facilities Can Become Traps For Incarcerated Individuals. Organizer Jael Barnes Helps Ensure They And Their Loved Ones Remain Visible By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer Jamaine Barnes Sr. called the Sacramento County Jail home for several years before being transferred to a facility in Nevada. He hasn’t been to trial yet,…
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