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Ice behind bars: CCWF’s ‘hottest’ commodity

On any given 110°F day at Central California Women’s Facility (of which there are many), you’ll hear spoken amongst the

The Youth Diversion Program (YDP) at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) provides impressionable young minds with a glimpse of the

Every year, on the first day of the new calendar year, people all around the world bring in the new

A brief history from a founding member The Juvenile Offenders Committee (JOC) at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) is an

It happened in late spring. It was the end of my workday and my mind was a little tired. So

On December 22, 2011, I was sentenced to 41 years to life for burglary, vehicle theft and transportation. This was

The drug epidemic continues in California prisons in the name of harm reduction There are many opportunities to lessen substance

Jane Doe wakes up at 5 a.m. She showers using Dove Extra Fresh moisturizing body wash. She applies Secret Outlast

How do incarcerated individuals reduce their anxiety when they are locked in a room with seven others who are dealing

The first ever Media Center was opened in the California Correctional Women’s Facility. Approximately 24 incarcerated persons, outside guests, and