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
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Commentary
Inside the CCWF Paper Trail Mailbox
This month marks six months since CCWF Paper Trail’s inception. During this time, Paper Trail’s editorial board and contributors have
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How California can train more incarcerated firefighters
Growing up in southern California, I often marveled at the beauty of the landscape. Going to the beach was one
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Felon’s Alphabet: ‘D’ is for defects of character
From presidents and populace, to wardens and wards, we all have defects of character. So, the question today is: When
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Learning from our Black History
Central California Women’s Facility Paper Trail asked a handful of people from off the yards for their take on how
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How I became a mother in prison
When I was physically free and thirsty to experience life to its full capacity, becoming a mother was the last
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Felon’s Alphabet: C
If criminals walked around with thought bubbles the way cartoon characters do, their thoughts would often read: “I do what
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‘The new Fendi bags:’ CCWF residents get their hands dirty for the latest ‘It’ Item
“I had no idea how freaking serious it was. Like, lizards are the new Fendi bags”, said Diamond Vargas, a
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Not too young to die in prison
People under the age of 17 are deemed by the law too young to smoke, drive, buy alcohol, or go
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Felon’s Alphabet: B
We, the incarcerated individuals housed here in Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) have been bad. Bad to the bone. We’ve
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