Nora Igova - CCWF Paper Trail

Expressions of Beauty

Prison is a setting often characterized by control, uniformity, and deprivation. In this place, the ability to express beauty goes

Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) held its first mom’s prayer circle on Aug. 11, 2025, in B-side Visiting. This intimate

On Aug. 8, 2025, Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) welcomed its first lowrider show hosted by Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos,

Corrections Officer Teresa White is making a difference in CCWF “Always be humbled and gentle. Be patient with each other,

“Can you hear me? Can you hear me?” I asked one of my peers while shaking her shoulders. There was

On April 10, 2025, Emily Gonzalez — 34 years old and on her second prison term — had a new

Serving life or life without the possibility of parole (LWOP) means long-term or permanent separation from society, making connections critical

One woman’s journey to a better life started with coming back to faith. Matthew 19:26: “Humanly speaking, it is impossible.

What is a polyprogrammer? Poly derives from the Greek word polys, which means “many.” A programmer in Central California Women’s

“When we do art, we do not believe in mess ups, we believe in new directions,” Erin Yoshi, a professional