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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

“Quality time, a meal, and a deep belly laugh,” said Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) resident G. “Chase” Ward. While

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

Eight motivation tips from a former NASM-certified personal trainer, triathlete and coach I’m a life-long athlete, but I’ve spent decades

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