I Don’t Wanna Go to Church
Art by Nora Igova Growing up, everything in my household consisted of church. When we ate, we prayed. Seven nights ...
CCWF’s polyprogrammers embrace growth mindset
Unique Bishop and Erica Hitchcock peruse a literary classic. (Photo by CCWF Paper Trail) What is a polyprogrammer? Poly derives ...
A day in the life of a disabled prisoner
ADA workers assist residents at Grandma's Hands event. (Courtesy of Lt. Monique Williams) Disabilities can make life anywhere a heap ...
Felon’s Alphabet: E is for empathy
According to human resources professionals, empathy is considered a “soft skill”- along with listening, communication, and conflict resolution. But is ...
Muralists add color and hope to CCWF
Building 510 residents enjoy recreational time under the colorful murals. (Courtesy of Lt. Monique Williams) “When we do art, we ...
CCWF and Soledad Meet in First Debate
AI Image generated by Kate McQueen. In November 2024, educational communities at both Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) and Correctional ...
Inside the CCWF Paper Trail Mailbox
SQNews Archive This month marks six months since CCWF Paper Trail’s inception. During this time, Paper Trail’s editorial board and ...
One mural, one message and one collaboration at a time
CCWF muralist Maria Alaniz places final touches on the Facility B mural wall. (Photo by CCWF Paper Trail) The CCWF ...
GRIP hosts first graduation at CCWF
First women’s cohort graduate from the GRIP program in caps and gowns waiting for ceremony to start. (Photo Courtesy of ...
How California can train more incarcerated firefighters
Sierra Conservation camp during training with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. (Photo Courtesy of CDCR) Growing up in southern ...