We the hungry want to know: where is the food?
Donna Anderson, an elderly woman incarcerated at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), has just exited the chow hall. She spent
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Commentary
Keeping up with you know who
What is the value of celebrity visits for the incarcerated? An editor reflects. In late 2024, Kim and Khloé Kardashian,
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Proposed changes to credit earnings give lifers and long-termers hope
Lifers, long-termers and their loved ones may not be familiar with the case named “Criminal Justice Legal Foundation et al
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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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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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One woman’s journey through menopause
It all started with little changes in my body. I thought I was losing my mind. I could not hold
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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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