Category: California
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Former FCI Dublin Inmates Secure Historic $115 Million Settlement From BoP
The U.S. Bureau of Prisons has agreed to a historic $115 million settlement for over 100 survivors of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin, a California women’s prison notorious for pervasive staff-on-inmate sexual abuse. Alongside the payout, a consent decree mandates systemic reforms, including external monitoring, trauma recovery services, and limits on solitary confinement, to protect…
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San Diego County Jail Deaths: New Oversight Proposal Aims to Prevent More Tragedies
San Diego County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe proposes expanding oversight to address preventable deaths in local jails. The plan includes granting CLERB jurisdiction over medical staff and increasing transparency in investigations.
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California Voters Reject Measure to Ban Forced Prison Labor, Sparking Debate on Justice Reform
California voters recently rejected Proposition 6, a measure to ban forced prison labor, sparking debate over prisoners’ rights and rehabilitation. Advocates see the outcome as a setback, while others cite concerns over public safety and costs.
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Justice Department Launches Investigation Into Sexual Abuse at California Women’s Prisons
Both the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla and the California Institution for Women in Chino are currently under investigation for widespread allegations of sexual abuse by staff.
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Woman Speaks Out on Alleged Sexual Abuse in LA County Juvenile Probation System
More than 3,000 claims of sexual abuse that allegedly happened in juvenile facilities have been filed against L.A. County.
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Congressman From FCI Dublin District Testifies About Sexual Assault Before Congress
The US Congressman who represents the district in which the now-shuttered FCI Dublin resides submitted testimony to the Senate on the history of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin and concluded that further reforms are necessary to protect inmates.
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FCI Dublin: Fallout From Sex Crimes Persists Despite Months-Long Closure
Despite the closure of the federal women’s prison in Dublin earlier this year, the aftermath of the widely publicized sexual abuse scandal continues to reverberate.
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Formerly Incarcerated FCI Dublin Sexual Abuse Survivors Share Harrowing Stories
Four women who were prisoners at the Federal Correction Institute, Dublin gathered at an Oakland-area church to share stories of their abuse and how they are fighting for systemic change within the BOP by speaking out.
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Sexually-Assaulted Prisoners From FCI Dublin Seek Compassionate Early Release
Legal groups nationwide are advocating for the compassionate early release of individuals who were sexually abused by prison staff while in custody at the now-shuttered all-female Federal Correctional Institute in Dublin, CA.