I Don’t Wanna Go to Church

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 a week, we prayed. Four nights a week, we went ...
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CCWF’s polyprogrammers embrace growth mindset

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 from the Greek word polys, which means “many.” A programmer ...
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A day in the life of a disabled prisoner

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 of problems culminating with constant delays and massive stress. Central ...
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Felon’s Alphabet: E is for empathy

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 it really? What’s soft about putting on another person’s size ...
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Muralists add color and hope to CCWF

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 do not believe in mess ups, we believe in new ...
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CCWF and Soledad Meet in First Debate

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 Training Facility in Soledad (CTF) anticipated a history-making virtual debate ...
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