Commentary – Page 3 – CCWF Paper Trail

Felon’s Alphabet: H is for Hope

Hope is a dirty word. A four-letter word. Incarcerated persons, especially those doing long sentences, lifers and of course Life

I was anticipating a visit from my father on a Sunday in October and called him Wednesday to confirm. He

People with low English proficiency struggle with legal proceedings like parole board hearings Appearing before the Board of Parole Hearings

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

In 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 outbreak, my father passed away. It wasn’t a surprise, he was 96

A conversation with Marta Barreto about accomplishing great things post-release. Marta Barreto was sentenced to 24 and a half years

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

I feel, therefore I am. I feel it, therefore it must be true, right? Wrong. Allow me to share with

Donna Anderson, an elderly woman incarcerated at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), has just exited the chow hall. She spent

What is the value of celebrity visits for the incarcerated? An editor reflects. In late 2024, Kim and Khloé Kardashian,