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CCWF on the other side

Gala Features CCWF’s Newspaper

Former CCWF Paper Trail staff writer Jamie R. Harrison attended Pollen Initiative’s annual Inside Scoop event as a free person. (Photo by Richard “Bonaru” Richardson)

Recently paroled contributing writer Jamie Harrison (pictured, left) represented the CCWF Paper Trail at Pollen Initiative’s annual gala and fundraiser, Inside Scoop. The event, held at Mill Valley Recreation Center on Oct. 9, 2024, brought together voices and stories from the prison journalism community, focusing on the importance of rehabilitation and the transformative power of second chances.

CCWF Artists Work Displayed in Marin Show

The Marin County Civic Center exhibited artwork by participants at CCWF, among other California prisons, as part of the Visions of Hope art show. The exhibit and accompanying panel discussion were hosted by Life on Art and the People’s Commission for Integrity in Criminal Justice from Oct. 1024