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# CCWF Paper Trail

An incarcerated-run news publication that serves the largest women’s prison in the world.

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- [Pop-up concert delights residents](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/pop-up-concert-delights-residents/) - A classical melodic surprise from a man called Dobbs On Dec. 2, 2025, B-yard 506 housing staff in Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) made an announcement: “There will be a concert in the dayroom in 10 minutes. If you would like to attend, come out.” I came out, wondering who would be here to perform
- [Censorship in CCWF](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/censorship-in-ccwf/) - The reality for CCWF Paper Trail When San Quentin News was first started back in 1940, Warden Clinton T. Duffy stated that the purpose of the prison publication was to stop the rumor mill and let the incarcerated population tell their own stories. When CCWF Paper Trail began a little over a year ago, Central
- [Felon's Alphabet: J is for Justice](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/felons-alphabet-j-is-for-justice/) - Whenever I think of justice, I think of King Solomon. You may or may not remember the biblical tale wherein two of his female subjects were engaged in a dispute pertaining to the custody of an infant. Each woman claimed the child as her own. In his infinite wisdom, King Solomon decreed that the infant
- [Save Your Skin](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/save-your-skin/) - What to look for when we conduct self exams It’s officially summertime in the Central California Women’s Facility. We are fully staffed, the yard is open and it’s 80 degrees in the shade. There is a sea of grey and white uniforms dotting the barren landscape that passes for a lawn. Our regular “yard joggers”
- [Life Over Death](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/life-over-death/) - What leads a person to attempt police-assisted suicide? And what does survival look like? Georgie Jackson shares her story. Editor’s note: This is a story about overcoming trauma. Please be aware that it mentions rape, suicide attempts, and bodily injury. Georgie Jackson is one of 58 residents in the Transitional Care Unit at Central California
- [Could incarcerated people In California buy ice?](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/could-incarcerated-people-in-california-buy-ice/) - Imagine yourself trapped in a brick room with ineffectual air weakly blowing from the vents above. The sun beats in through the unveiled window that you cannot cover or crack open. The claustrophobic feeling of confinement in your own sticky skin is enough. Now add six or seven more hot bodies, all within reaching distance.
- [Old prison infrastructure a major hurdle for heat mitigation in California](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/old-prison-infrastructure-a-major-hurdle-for-heat-mitigation-in-california/) - Here’s what that means for residents at CCWF Every year, triple-digit temperatures plague Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in the summer months. The prison is located in Chowchilla, in the middle of California’s Central Valley, where temperatures of — or exceeding — 90 degrees have long been common for weeks on end from May to
- [CCWF Paper Trail turns one](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/ccwf-paper-trail-turns-one/) - September marks one year of publication for CCWF Paper Trail, and this trail has been more hilly, winding and scenic than smooth and flat. Our newspaper grew out of a question that many people at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), including Warden Anissa De La Cruz, have asked over the years: What about the women’s
- [Expressions of Beauty](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/expressions-of-beauty/) - Prison is a setting often characterized by control, uniformity, and deprivation. In this place, the ability to express beauty goes far beyond surface level aesthetics. It becomes an act of resistance, identity, empowerment, and emotional resilience. Here are several ways incarcerated women at CCWF express their beauty. Hairstyling and Maintenance “My [hair] style is an
- [A hidden wrinkle with excused time off](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/a-hidden-wrinkle-with-excused-time-off/) - Graduations. Cultural celebrations. Mental health days. Vacations. Individuals outside of prison take time off work for these reasons and many more. But what about the incarcerated population in the state of California? Excused Time Off (ETO), outlined in California Code of Regulations, Title 15, § 3045, allows incarcerated individuals to be excused from work in
- [The Conductor and the Convict](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/the-conductor-and-the-convict/) - Outside orchestra and currently incarcerated artists collaborate in special event On Sept. 20, 2025, the gym at Central California Women’s facility was transformed into a sanctuary of sound, poetry, and purpose. The event featured the internationally acclaimed Magik*Magik Orchestra in collaboration with Success Stories’ Co-Manager of Coaching Bleu Inkk Watkins and six extraordinary, incarcerated poets.
- [CCWF hosts new prayer club](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/ccwf-hosts-new-prayer-club/) - Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) held its first mom’s prayer circle on Aug. 11, 2025, in B-side Visiting. This intimate event included approximately 20 incarcerated individuals along with four volunteers. The idea for Moms in Prayer International to come to CCWF was born after one of their church members, Ana, who happens to be a
- [Barrios Unidos provides community outreach to CCWF](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/barrios-unidos-provides-community-outreach-to-ccwf/) - On Aug. 8, 2025, Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) welcomed its first lowrider show hosted by Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos, a community outreach organization. Barrios Unidos is dedicated to community empowerment. Historians connect the popularity of the lowrider to the rise of the pachuco, the Mexican-American youth subculture that emerged along the border states in
- [Inside Literary Prize](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/inside-literary-prize/) - CCWF residents lend their voices to bestow this honor Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization, sponsors the Inside Literary Prize so incarcerated individuals can bestow an award on a book of their choosing. According to Freedom Reads, The Inside Literary Prize “fosters meaningful connections and thought-provoking discussions about acclaimed books.” On May 22, 2025, these connections
- [The Long Journey Home](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/the-long-journey-home/) - Nathan Osborn reflects on 44 years inside the walls Meet Nathan Hunter Osborn, the longest-incarcerated person in Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF). Osborn is 65-years-old and a well-built transgender man with a neatly trimmed goatee. He exudes a quiet confidence as he takes a seat for our interview in 512’s dayroom. His muscular frame disguises
- [Felon’s Alphabet: I for insight](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/felons-alphabet-i-for-insight/) - Every single justice-involved individual is guilty of not having adequate insight; hence why we are here in prison doing time. “I” is for insight. According to Webster’s Dictionary, insight is “the ability to see and understand clearly the inner nature of things.” There are five components of insight: remorse, acceptance of responsibility, knowledge of the
- [Help preserve our most precious resource](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/help-preserve-our-most-precious-resource/) - Water conservationists, future generations, and the current population need us to be aware of how much clean drinking water we might be overusing. I say “overusing” rather than “wasting” because you might be thinking something like, “If I’m actually using the water, how can I be wasting it?” But the truth is, a lot of
- [Community Connect Workshop spends a weekend at CCWF](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/community-connect-workshop-spends-a-weekend-at-ccwf/) - On July 26 and 27, 2025, a first-of-its-kind event for Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) and the entire state was held inside the Main Yard gymnasium. The two-day workshop called “Community Connect” was filled with multiple “how-to” presentations on legislative advocacy, civic engagement, how to build policy teams and co-ops in prison, and the importance
- [Popular recreational sports at CCWF](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/popular-recreational-sports-at-ccwf/) - Recreation coach G. Martinelli talks training at any age G. Martinelli serves as the recreational coach for Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF). He works with multiple departments to ensure that there is something available for everyone. “The goal is inclusion for all,” said Martinelli. He gives as much as he can while he is at
- [Compassion in Corrections](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/compassion-in-corrections/) - Corrections Officer Teresa White is making a difference in CCWF “Always be humbled and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance because of your love.” Ephesians 4:2 In the world of corrections, most think the role of a correctional officer is to strictly enforce the rules and maintain order. However, there are officers who
- [OMCP graduates celebrate with families and peers](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/omcp-graduates-celebrate-with-families-and-peers/) - Substance use disorder and addiction affect countless people across the globe. But 16 Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) residents are hoping to change that by becoming certified Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) counselors. As of July 17, they celebrated the first part of that journey — the completion of a six-month educational study through the
- [Spring Cleaning](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/spring-cleaning/) - No matter what time of the year, keeping a sanitary living space is vital for staying healthy in prison Our grandmothers used a system of spring and fall house cleaning. They started with deep scrubbing, washing curtains and beating rugs, and finished with a sparkling house just in time for holidays or company. Our “system”
- [Felon’s Alphabet: H is for Hope](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/felons-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 Without the Possibility of Parole (LWOPS) have often expressed an aversion to hope. Upon further questioning, their answers remain eerily similar - to hope is scary. Simply put, they are afraid to hope. Afraid of
- [Mind-Body Healing](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/mind-body-healing-2/) - Turning adversity into healing with the Amen Method Coming to terms with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and seeking help has opened a wide audience to the works of one man. His name is Dr. Daniel Amen and yes, he does in fact know what he is talking about. He is a celebrity medical doctor who
- [Residents observe Juneteenth at CCWF](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/residents-observe-juneteenth-at-ccwf/) - On June 19, 2025, Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) held a Juneteenth event celebrating the final freedom of the forgotten slaves. The atmosphere was positive, with people socializing as they waited patiently outside in the heat. There were smiles, welcoming greetings, hugs and an air of happy anticipation. A building overhang created a three-to-four-foot strip
- [Rodriguez sentenced](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/rodriguez-sentenced/) - CCWF Paper Trail analyzes root causes and possible solutions to sexual abuse in prison One of the biggest sexual assault cases in the history of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) came to a close on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, when Judge Katherine Rigby sentenced former corrections officer Gregory Rodriguez to 224 years
- [What’s it like to live long-term in the Skilled Nursing Facility?](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/whats-it-like-to-live-long-term-in-the-skilled-nursing-facility/) - No one knows better than Sally Whitham Tucked away inside the Paris Lamb Treatment Center at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), is a small area called the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). It houses incarcerated individuals who are terminally ill, are recovering from surgery, or otherwise require round-the-clock care. The SNF opened in 1990 — CCWF’s
- [Language barriers in the parole process](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/language-barriers-in-the-parole-process/) - People with low English proficiency struggle with legal proceedings like parole board hearings Appearing before the Board of Parole Hearings is a stressful experience for any lifer or long-termer. Writing relapse prevention plans, parole plans, statements of insight, and all the assorted documentation that BPH requires is difficult, even for native English speakers. But, what
- [A High Cost: Hundreds losing years of good time credits under Prop 57 rollback](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/a-high-cost/) - Imagine you are just days from paroling after being found suitable from a life sentence. You are waiting for confirmation of your final release date so you can call and let your family know when to pick you up in the parking lot. Then the rug gets pulled out from underneath you. You receive paperwork
- [CCWF’S First-Ever Farmer’s Market](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/central-california-womens-facility-first-ever-farmers-market/) - The flier posted on the bulletin boards in Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) B Yard contained words that no one expected to see — not even on a flier in association with the Insight Garden Program (IGP), which provides vocational gardening training and other programming at CCWF and other California prisons. It read: “FARMER’S MARKET
- ['The new Fendi bags:' CCWF residents get their hands dirty for the latest 'It' Item](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/pets-lizards-fendi-ccwf/) - “I had no idea how freaking serious it was. Like, lizards are the new Fendi bags”, said Diamond Vargas, a long-term resident of Charlie yard. I had also noticed that many people on B-yard were also keepers of lizards. Walking towards my unit one day, I did a double-take at a woman because I didn’t
- [One woman’s journey through menopause](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/one-womans-journey-through-menopause/) - It all started with little changes in my body. I thought I was losing my mind. I could not hold on to thoughts. The second I thought I was getting better, something else would happen to me. The only consolation I had was going in the shower to let the hot water soothe me as
- [CCWF celebrates Pride Month](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/ccwf-celebrates-pride-month/) - LGBTQIA+ participants celebrated a day of authenticity with face painting, photos, basketball games, and conversations that promoted strength and diversity. (Photo by CCWF Paper Trail) On June 28, 2025, the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) the LGBTQIA+ Group hosted its second annual Pride Walk and Ball-athon. The event brought together incarcerated participants, outside advocates and
- [Residents celebrate accomplishments at Substance Abuse graduation](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/residents-celebrate-accomplishments-at-substance-abuse-graduation/) - Changing one’s thoughts and behaviors is difficult. Being vulnerable and choosing to heal from past traumas is exponentially more difficult. On Thursday, June 12, 2025, brave incarcerated individuals at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) who completed those difficult tasks graduated from the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) program. ISUDT classes cover topics such as
- [Restyle your life](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/restyle-your-life/) - A visit to cosmetology services is like stepping outside for a brief moment in time “When we look better, we feel better. And when we feel better, we do better.” Jamie Monroe, a Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) resident currently serving a sentence of life without the possibility of parole stated these words after her
- [Why every prison needs more virtual funeral attendance](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/why-every-prison-needs-more-virtual-funeral-attendance/) - I was anticipating a visit from my father on a Sunday in October and called him Wednesday to confirm. He laughed and joked about my niece finally getting her driver’s license and learning to drive. Ending the call with a laugh, I didn’t know that would be that last time I’d hear his voice. I
- [Quiet Collective helps shape our community culture](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/quiet-collective-helps-shape-our-community-culture/) - What do a Buddhist nun, a film producer, a rapper and a classical painter have in common? They are all part of Quiet Collective, an artist-led community that offered a workshop series at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) on Thursday, May 15. In the Healing Through Creative Practice textbook, Quiet Collective members describe themselves as
- [Farmer's Market 3.0: Third times a charm](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/farmers-market-3-0-third-times-a-charm/) - Land Together held its third Farmer’s Market at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) on May 17. In partnership with Impact Justice and Nutrition Policy Institute, this market was at the top of its game, with new elements for everyone. Upon arrival, I reviewed the “Shopping List” and saw a mouth-watering list of items available to
- [Restoring our biodiversity for Earth Day](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/restoring-our-biodiversity-for-earth-day/) - Is there a better way to honor Earth Day than to clean up the landscape and help restore the land and biodiversity to the natural habitat? On April 16, 2025, residents of Central California Women’s (CCWF) Facility answered in the affirmative. Thirty residents from the Insight Garden program helped clear last winter’s weeds from the
- [Why saving lives is becoming a bummer](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/why-saving-lives-is-becoming-a-bummer/) - “Can you hear me? Can you hear me?” I asked one of my peers while shaking her shoulders. There was no reply to my voice, nor was there a reaction to me firmly rubbing the middle of her chest with my knuckles. She was stiff. Her body had locked up, arms extended out, frozen in
- [For we walk by faith, not by sight](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/for-we-walk-by-faith-not-sight/) - The remarkable story of an innocent woman who beat a life without parole sentence In August 1997, Susan Mellen prayed for a vacation. Two weeks later, she was arrested. It was the “vacation from Hell,” Mellen said when she shared her testimony on June 9, 2024 at the California Correctional Women’s Facility (CCWF), at a
- [More than a card game](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/more-than-a-card-game/) - A conversation with Virginia Moor about the value of group activities “UNO!” I heard someone yell from across the dayroom. Twice a month, the Inmate Advisory Council (IAC) holds board games, card games, or sporting tournaments for residents to win prizes. In March, the game was UNO! The tournaments vary in level of difficulty, but
- [Proposed bill would expand youth offender parole](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/proposed-bill-would-expand-youth-offender-parole/) - In 1993, Tabatha Brown, two of her siblings, and two other individuals were arrested for murder. Brown, who was 18 at the time, was the oldest of those arrested; her four codefendants were juveniles. Brown and her younger sister were both sentenced to life without the possibility of parole (LWOP). Now, 32 years later, Brown
- [Concerts for Hope brings positive message to CCWF](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/concerts-for-hope-brings-positive-message-to-ccwf/) - Beautiful strains of music transformed the CCWF Main Gym into a heavenly space as Eric Genuis’ Concerts for Hope performed for CCWF on May 8 and 9. Genuis founded the nonprofit Concerts for Hope in 2016 to bring live music to audiences who rarely get to enjoy it. The concerts are a soul-filling experience where
- [Felon’s Alphabet: G is for grief](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/felons-alphabet-g-is-for-grief/) - In 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 outbreak, my father passed away. It wasn’t a surprise, he was 96 after all, but it hit me just as hard. “G” is for Grief. Grief has no qualifiers; it is simply grief. And grief behind bars is magnified. I was angry and devastated that I couldn’t
- [Get on the Bus event unites families at CCWF and other facilities](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/get-on-the-bus/) - For the residents of Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), the May 10 Get on the Bus (GOTB) Mother’s Day celebration brought family, joy, and lots of love. GOTB is an annual event put on by the Center for Restorative Justice Works (CRJW). It allows parents and their children to spend a day together and make
- [Mind-Body Healing](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/mind-body-healing/) - Part two in our trauma series explains how to listen to your body By Delina Williams and Diana Lovejoy Every prisoner I’ve encountered has had an especially hard life. Compassion Prison Project (CPP) Founder Fritzi Horstman notes that prisoners have a far higher number of Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) than free citizens, on average. An
- [Incarcerated people are more than inmates](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/incarcerated-people-are-more-than-inmates/) - “You forget that you’re inmates.” I overheard a program provider make that statement recently in Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), and I was a bit taken aback by it. I mean, one of the pillars of the California Model is normalization, which is supposed to make life inside a carceral facility as close as possible
- [First Healing Trauma graduation at CCWF](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/first-healing-trauma-graduation-at-ccwf/) - On April 10, 2025, Emily Gonzalez — 34 years old and on her second prison term — had a new experience. Instead of a bad attitude, she put on a purple cap and gown and joined 35 other graduates in celebrating their completion of the Healing Trauma program, in the B-side visiting room at Central
- [The power of Prop 57 second chances](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/the-power-of-prop-57-second-chances/) - A conversation with Marta Barreto about accomplishing great things post-release. Marta Barreto was sentenced to 24 and a half years in California, at the age of 42. Due to the passing and implementation of Proposition 57, the Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016, Barreto was resentenced to time served after two years. She walked
- [I don't wanna go to church](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/i-dont-wanna-go-to-church/) - Growing up, everything in my household consisted of church. When we ate, we prayed. Seven nights a week, we prayed. Four nights a week, we went to church — choir practice, meetings, Bible study, hula practice, etc. My father was the reverend. I just didn’t understand why I had to participate in any church dealings.
- [Paper Trail talks trauma](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/paper-trail-talks-trauma/) - Our mental health series aims to jumpstart your healing Trauma may be the most significant common experience among prisoners. Yet, the recent emphasis in our facility that Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) is becoming trauma-informed doesn’t ring true. Many of us wait months or years to get into a class that addresses healing, and we
- [Keeping up with you know who](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/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, Scott Budnick, and Kris Jenner visited Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) in San Diego, California. The group met with a large gathering of men sentenced to life without the possibility of parole to discuss
- [A Mother’s Day to embrace](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/a-mothers-day-to-embrace/) - Even when mothers can’t be with their children, CCWF residents find ways to celebrate the holiday. Brunch, gift cards, and a whole lot of mimosas are usual fare on Mother’s Day. However, as one of many incarcerated mothers, separated from their families, the holiday looks and feels different. As we collectively mother our children over
- [A brief history of prison pants](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/a-brief-history-of-prison-pants/) - If a Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) resident is wearing her pants backward, it means… a) They got dressed in the dark; b) They’re single and available; c) The pants fit the same way, anyway; d) They want to be different; e) All of the above. Any of these answers may be true, but if
- [Mothers and Daughters: Doing time at the same time](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/mothers-and-daughters-doing-time-at-the-same-time/) - Any woman could be a mother in the biological sense, but it takes a special kind of person to be a mom. In women’s prisons, there are many moms, since incarcerated folks form pseudo-families who meet the basic needs of Maslow’s hierarchy in a unique way. They cook and eat together, share happy moments and
- [Family visiting is a lifeline for mothers](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/family-visiting-is-a-lifeline-for-mothers/) - Serving life or life without the possibility of parole (LWOP) means long-term or permanent separation from society, making connections critical for the emotional well-being of the incarcerated and their loved ones. Overnight family visits allow families to maintain meaningful relationships, reducing the emotional drag of long-term incarceration. Especially for mothers and children. Family visits take
- [Fresno State graduates first women’s cohort](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/fresno-state-graduates-first-womens-cohort/) - On March 11, 2025, a large crowd gathered at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) to honor 20 students — the first people in a California women’s prison to graduate from Degrees of Change, California State University, Fresno’s in-prison bachelor’s program. The program began in the spring of 2021 during strict COVID-19 restrictions. One of the
- [CCWF celebrates Cinco de Mayo](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/ccwf-celebrates-cinco-de-mayo/) - On May 5, 2025, Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) held its first large-scale Cinco de Mayo event in the gym. Residents who signed up to participate were greeted with red, white, and green decorations celebrating Mexico and Mexican culture. As participants entered the gym and walked past a “Bienvenidos” banner, they were given a handmade
- [From El Chapo to the chapel](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/from-el-chapo-to-the-chapel/) - One woman’s journey to a better life started with coming back to faith. Matthew 19:26: “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.” Rosa Marin came to the United States by herself at age 17 from El Salvador, seeking better opportunities for her and her family. Extreme poverty and domestic violence were
- [Felon’s Alphabet: F is for feelings](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/felons-alphabet-f-is-for-feelings/) - I feel, therefore I am. I feel it, therefore it must be true, right? Wrong. Allow me to share with you something only a few people know: During my first year of incarceration, I had a mental health clinician tell me that “I was responsible for what I was feeling.” All my feelings of anger,
- [We the hungry want to know: where is the food?](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/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 her allotted 20 minutes consuming her evening meal, but she’s still hungry. She will not stay hungry, however, because once she returns to her cell, she will consume food she purchased from the prison canteen.
- [Incarcerated students win 2025 Alpha Gamma Sigma scholarships](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/incarcerated-students-win-2025-alpha-gamma-sigma-scholarships/) - On April 26, 2025, Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) — the academic honor society and service organization of the California Community Colleges — held an awards ceremony in Ontario, California, to announce its scholarship winners. Although residents of Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) could not attend, their presence was felt since three won scholarships, including “the
- [Proposed changes to credit earnings give lifers and long-termers hope](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/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 v California Department of Corrections et al”, but they undoubtedly know the impact: the subtraction of milestone and rehabilitative achievement credits (RAC) from the time an incarcerated individual has to serve after being found suitable
- [Inside the CCWF Paper Trail Mailbox](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/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 settled into the business of crafting stories and gathering news. We invite letters to the publication, whether feedback, critique, submissions, or ideas. As we stated in our first editorial, we welcome an open dialogue with
- [One mural, one message and one collaboration at a time](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/one-mural-one-message-and-one-collaboration-at-a-time/) - The CCWF Mural project started in 2022 with formerly incarcerated persons Angela Zuniga and Sheila Sikat at the helm. “The vision started with livening up the dark tunnel for those on their way to BPH,” explained Vegas Bray, institutional muralist. In coordination with inside residents and staff, murals started to appear throughout the institution. One
- [A visit to the CCWF library](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/a-visit-to-the-ccwf-library/) - Henry David Thoreau wrote in “Walden” that “books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and nations.” A piece of that wealth can be found here, at the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) Library. This is a place of knowledge open to incarcerated persons in CCWF. And, as a
- [How California can train more incarcerated firefighters](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/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 of my favorite activities. Sitting on the sand on a warm summer day, looking up at the ubiquitous palm trees, and running into the waves with the squishy sand under my feet filled me with
- [CCWF’s polyprogrammers embrace growth mindset](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/ccwfs-polyprogrammers-embrace-growth-mindset/) - What is a polyprogrammer? Poly derives from the Greek word polys, which means “many.” A programmer in Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) translates to someone who is attending their prison assignments. Putting poly and programmer together has created a concept used often at CCWF. A polyprogrammer is an individual who has to utilize their time
- [A day in the life of a disabled prisoner](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-disabled-prisoner/) - Disabilities can make life anywhere a heap of problems culminating with constant delays and massive stress. Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) is no exception to this, even though some effort is made to accommodate those like myself with limiting disabilities. Most of us with disability can attest to having to learn coping skills never imagined
- [Felon’s Alphabet: E is for empathy](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/felons-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 it really? What’s soft about putting on another person’s size 11 shoes and walking a rough country mile. What’s soft about internalizing the pain a peer is experiencing to such a degree that you can
- [Muralists add color and hope to CCWF](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/muralists-add-color-and-hope-to-ccwf/) - “When we do art, we do not believe in mess ups, we believe in new directions,” Erin Yoshi, a professional muralist said to participants at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) at the beginning of the mural project workshop. The workshop was held for the first time at CCWF December 2024 on the main yard in
- [CCWF and Soledad Meet in First Debate](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/ccwf-and-soledad-meet-in-first-debate/) - In November 2024, educational communities at both Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) and Correctional Training Facility in Soledad (CTF) anticipated a history-making virtual debate between the CCWF Fresno State Debate Team and the CTF Toastmasters Club. Originally scheduled for Nov. 20, 2024, the war of words was postponed for nearly a month due to technical
- [GRIP hosts first graduation at CCWF](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/grip-hosts-first-graduation-at-ccwf/) - On Jan. 25, Guiding Rage into Power (GRIP) graduated its first women’s cohort in Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF). Somehow, the gym’s vast interior was made intimate by the presence of guests and a huge Zoom screen filled with the faces of loved ones. Pride was in session: proud graduates, prouder facilitators, and proudest of
- [Why Danielle Gonzalez loves coming to prison](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/why-danielle-gonzalez-loves-coming-to-prison/) - “This is a safe space to be who you are,” is the quote one sees immediately after they enter Danielle Gonzalez’s office. For resident Kandice Ortega, it has been. Gonzalez is Central California Women’s Facility’s (CCWF) supervising psychiatric social worker and the go-to person for residents looking to address their mental health while incarcerated. According
- [Menopause and Renewal](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/menopause-and-renewal/) - "The Change" comes with obstacles and opportunities It may be winter here at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) with frost on the main yard. However, for a few residents it is summertime all year round. For them, menopause has taken effect, and the change is real. The National Institute on Aging describes menopause as “the
- [Amp Up Your Workout](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/amp-up-your-workout/) - Eight motivation tips from a former NASM-certified personal trainer, triathlete and coach I’m a life-long athlete, but I’ve spent decades battling a genetic kidney defect. The chronic fatigue, pain, and systemic imbalances often zap my energy and motivation. Without my medical treatment in prison, I’m toughing it out against the odds. But the payoffs of
- [CCWF’S Top Valentine’s Day Gifts](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/ccwfs-top-valentines-day-gifts/) - "Quality time, a meal, and a deep belly laugh,” said Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) resident G. “Chase” Ward. While it seems like a simple request for a gift, fulfilling it in prison makes this ask a whole lot harder. Believe it or not, the big rush for gifts usually starts early in November. No,
- [Project Music Heals Us hosts workshop at CCWF](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/project-music-heals-us-hosts-workshop-at-ccwf/) - What can touch the soul of almost anyone in the world? Is there a song right now that really evokes feelings in you? Music is often called a “universal language” for good reason. The week of Jan. 6 brought a magical healing moment to the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), as Project Music Heals Us
- [Felon's Alphabet: 'D' is for defects of character](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/felons-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 push comes to shove and shove goes to punch and if, God forbid, punch goes to stab, what are you made of? When our mettle is tested, will we succeed or succumb to our own
- [Paper Trail’s list of prison-related legislation implemented in 2025](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/paper-trails-list-of-prison-related-legislation-implemented-in-2025/) - By Amber Bray and Kanoa Harris-Pengdang Every year on January 1, many laws go into effect. Whether a law was created through the state legislature by a Senate or Assembly bill or is approved by the voters via a ballot proposition, changes to California’s legal landscape generally become effective on New Year’s Day. California is
- [Learning from our Black History](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/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 Black History Month is celebrated here in the facility. Special thanks to the following people from the following buildings for taking the time to talk with us: Hunt (516), Chappelle (514), Nicole (506), Rosetta (506),
- [New year, new you at CCWF](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/new-year-new-you-at-ccwf/) - Every year, on the first day of the new calendar year, people all around the world bring in the new year by committing themselves to a “New Year’s resolution” to either break a bad habit or to start good ones. Even here in Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), the residents excitedly chatted away about their
- [Felon's Alphabet: C](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/felons-alphabet-c/) - If criminals walked around with thought bubbles the way cartoon characters do, their thoughts would often read: “I do what I want, when I want, to whomever I want, to get what I want, because I want to.” Because let’s face it, the criminal mind is selfish, self-absorbed and narrow minded. “C” is for criminal
- [Ice behind bars: CCWF’s 'hottest' commodity](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/ice-behind-bars-ccwfs-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 population: “Hey, let me get some of that, let me buy a bag, what you want for it?” The sun is beaming. The air is hot. Sweat is dripping from the brows of those encountering
- [Families celebrate Christmas in unlikely place](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/families-celebrate-christmas-in-unlikely-place/) - On Dec. 21, 2024, the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) turned the visiting room into a winter wonderland. Resident students of Prison Industry Authority Carpentry and the Community Resource Manager’s (CRM) decorating committee put together several stations with props that made Christmas come to life. Nutcrackers stood by the doors, along with a huge Christmas
- [CCWF residents transform daily-use items into contest-ready Christmas masterpieces ](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/ccwf-residents-transform-daily-use-items-into-contest-ready-christmas-masterpieces/) - The afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, was a bright but chilly afternoon. However, the cool temps didn’t stop the administration of Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) from observing one of CCWF’s unique traditions: judging the housing units’ Christmas decorations. Two groups of administrators toured the Reception Center and the three General Population facilities to
- [How I became a mother in prison](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/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 thing that came to mind. I saw it as the biggest responsibility a woman can have. I could not imagine carrying a living being inside of me and giving life to that child. I could
- [Fry's Girls: The Youth Diversion Program at CCWF](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/frys-girls-the-youth-diversion-program-at-ccwf/) - The Youth Diversion Program (YDP) at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) provides impressionable young minds with a glimpse of the underbelly of the prison industrial system by exposing them to a day in the life of an incarcerated individual. Through a combination of tough love and illustrative skits, this curriculum embraces, empowers, and enriches the
- [CCWF’s first Surrogate Restorative Dialogue opens up space for healing](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/ccwfs-first-surrogate-restorative-dialogue-opens-up-space-for-healing/) - Editor’s note: last names have been withheld from this story for privacy. Elle was on vacation when she received a phone call on Feb. 8, 2009, at 12:10 a.m. She was told that her daughter, Emily, had been struck by a truck and was on life support. Emily was 24 years old. She then heard
- [Grandma's Hands: New programming prioritizes senior residents](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/grandmas-hands-new-programming-prioritizes-senior-residents/) - On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) invited more than 160 residents to the chapel to introduce a new program called Grandma’s Hands, designed to address activity needs for the population over 60 years of age. The program will open in January of 2025 for all three facility yards and create an
- [Pickleball debut a 'smash hit'](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/pickleball-debut-a-smash-hit/) - On a sunny Wednesday in November, the Central California Women Facility Main Gym came alive with enthusiastic shouts and the squeaking of sneakers on the polished floor, as residents practiced the skills freshly taught by Roger Bel Air, pickleball O.G. extraordinaire. Coach G. Martinelli was ahead of the curve, readying the gym upon its post-Covid
- [How the Juvenile Offenders Committee came to be](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/how-the-juvenile-offenders-committee-came-to-be/) - A brief history from a founding member The Juvenile Offenders Committee (JOC) at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) is an Inmate Leisure Time Activity Group (ILTAG) that strives to promote good citizenship amongst its members. JOC provides support for the unique group of women who were juveniles (under 18 years of age) at the time
- [What are the consequences of circumventing the restitution process?](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/consequences-of-circumventing-restitution-process/) - Our editor-in-chief explains some hard learned lessons at CCWF Individuals appearing before the Board of Parole Hearings (BPH/Board) over the last two years have noticed a trend in some of their denials: circumvention of the restitution process. Many people coming to prison have been assessed restitution as part of their sentence. Some people have $200
- [Not too young to die in prison](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/juvenile-death-prison/) - People under the age of 17 are deemed by the law too young to smoke, drive, buy alcohol, or go to an R-rated movie. They are too young to vote, serve on juries, or get married under the name of God, without parental consent. Yet, they are not too young to die in prison. The
- [ARC debuts live-streamed graduation](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/arc-debuts-live-streamed-graduation/) - On Oct. 11, 2024, more than 100 graduates attended the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) graduation held in the gym at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF). ARC is an organization that empowers currently and formerly incarcerated people to thrive by providing a support network, services and opportunities to advocate for policy change, and to be of service
- [Felon's Alphabet: B](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/felons-alphabet-b/) - We, the incarcerated individuals housed here in Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) have been bad. Bad to the bone. We’ve been bad, not because we are bad people, but because we’ve engaged in bad behaviors. Behaviors bad enough to lock us away from the world at. Behaviors that require significant modification. “B” is for behavioral
- [Sierra Vista Principal Wendy Olono takes education at CCWF to a new level](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/sierra-vista-principal-wendy-olono-takes-education-at-ccwf-to-a-new-level/) - It all began in the second grade. There was never a doubt. She would be a teacher. Just like Mrs. Courtney, who showed her how fantastic it is to learn. And learn Wendy Olono—now principal of the Central California Women’s Facility’s (CCWF) Sierra Vista Adult School—did. Looking back, Olono remembers that all the students looked
- [After 4 1/2 decades, Elaine Wong is ready to walk free](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/after-4-1-2-decades-elaine-wong-is-ready-to-walk-free/) - If anyone has survival advice for the women serving unthinkably long prison sentences, it’s Elaine Wong. After four and a half decades inside CA prisons, Wong is finally walking free. One anchor for her resilience has been, and continues to be, her strong ties to her family and culture. This would provide a lifeline in
- [CCWF walks to support breast cancer survivors](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/ccwf-walks-to-support-breast-cancer-survivors/) - On Oct. 12, 2024 the dedicated Comfort Care volunteers hosted a Breast Cancer Walk on the Main Yard for the incarcerated individuals at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF). The walk was planned by Erica Olson and Giselle Esteban, two veteran Comfort Care workers committed to providing support and resources on breast cancer detection, treatment and
- [Trick or Treat: CCWF visiting hosts family holiday fun](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/trick-or-treat-ccwf-visiting-hosts-family-holiday-fun/) - On Oct. 26, 2024, Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) Warden Anissa de La Cruz and her administration team held its annual Halloween event in the visiting room. Incarcerated individuals who are part of the Community Resource Manager (CRM) volunteer decorating committee worked diligently with Gabriella Armendariz, the CRM, and her office staff members to decorate
- [NAMI delivers hope during National Suicide Prevention Month](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/nami-delivers-hope-during-national-suicide-prevention-month/) - Trigger warning: self-harm and suicide The brisk temperature inside the main gym contrasted sharply with the warm support brought in by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) crew on Sept. 17, 2024. Founded in the 1970s by parents whose children suffered from a lack of public support for mental illness, NAMI offers free, immediate
- [Gifted Hands Crochet Project brings incarcerated creations to outside world](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/gifted-hands-crochet-project-brings-incarcerated-creations-to-outside-world/) - How people at CCWF are using their talents to help the surrounding community The brightly colored yarn was so soft as she crocheted, her mind intently focused on her stitches. Handmade blankets, scarves, beanies, and other items are highly sought after and can be incredibly expensive, if the prices on Etsy are to be believed.
- [Kicked out of their world](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/immigrants-kicked-out-post-incarceration/) - Reflections on the fate of immigrants post-incarceration Immigrants cannot make mistakes. When they do, they are kicked out of their world. Even when they have spent the majority of their lives in the United States of America. Even those brought to the country as young children. Here’s what happens when an immigrant serves time in
- [The Hope Within: Lessons I've learned from years of mental health battles](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/lessons-learned-mental-health-incarceration/) - Many here at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), myself included, are adopting new approaches to bring their mental health struggles into the light and to begin healing. The process of healing fully is still a mystery. It’s not easy to identify what works for whom and why. So let’s inquire and make room for those
- [Nutritional Rehabilitation: Why healthier foods lead to better outcomes](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/healthier-foods-improve-prisoner-rehabilitation-outcomes/) - One of the first handouts distributed to new arrivals in CCWF Receiving gives mental health tips, including recommendations for a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. These basic health tools are almost entirely unavailable at CCWF. In fact, California’s female prisoners exist in a dangerous gap between what prisons claim to
- [CCWF on the other side](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/ccwf-on-the-other-side/) - Gala Features CCWF’s Newspaper 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
- [Felon’s Alphabet](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/taking-accountability-prison/) - Go to any self-help group attended by incarcerated individuals here in CCWF and I guarantee you the word accountability comes up at least once. It has become a buzzword, without which no conversation about rehabilitation is complete. Accountability is, let me ask you something: Do you know someone who is purportedly “fully accountable” for all
- [Letters to the Editor — November 2024](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/letters-to-the-editor-november-2024/) - We’re delighted to share with you excerpts from mail we’ve received from across the state. If you have some thoughts you’d like to share, please write us at our Pollen Initiative address. I really enjoyed your perspective — it was a nice change after years of SQN and the Post. As I read through your
- [What is the Electoral College?](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/what-is-the-electoral-college/) - The election may be over, but we’re anticipating you’ve got questions about how the final vote took shape. Every four years, the United States of America elects a president. But how does this actually happen? Unlike what many people envision, the president is not elected based on the amount of votes cast by citizens. While
- [A sense of accomplishment reigned the day for pre-apprenticeship grads](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/a-sense-of-accomplishment-reigned-the-day-for-pre-apprenticeship-grads/) - On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) held a pre-apprenticeship graduation in the local gymnasium. What is a pre-apprenticeship? If you have a keen interest in construction, the pre-apprenticeship program is the key to successfully getting your career started. This program offers you the opportunity to go directly into an apprenticeship with
- [Welcome to the CCWF Paper Trail](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/welcome-to-the-ccwf-paper-trail/) - Have you ever seen an issue of the San Quentin News and wondered why San Quentin Rehabilitation Center has a newspaper and Central California Women’s Facility doesn’t? Or wished you could find out more about a recent court decision or a policy that was enacted and aren’t sure where to look? Or wondered about the
- [Opinion: Unpacking Prop 6](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/unpacking-aca-8/) - What the constitutional amendment would mean for CCWF Nov. 5, 2024, is an important day for every person in the United States: it’s Election Day. Americans will elect a president, congressional seats will be up for grabs, and every state will vote on laws that will govern multiple aspects of people’s lives. In California, a
- [In the shoes of the forgotten](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/in-the-shoes-of-the-forgotten/) - CCWF honors LWOP community with landmark event On Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, the Life Without The Possibility of Parole (LWOP) community held its first-ever gathering in the gym of the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF). The monumental moment was called “Shoes Of The Forgotten.” Around 200 inside and outside participants attended the event. As the
- [CCWF joins Boundless Freedom Project's 5K](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/ccwf-joins-boundless-freedom-projects-5k/) - On June 22, 2024 — despite intense, triple-digit summer temperatures—140 individuals at CCWF on Facility C participated in a 5K run held in solidarity with the Boundless Freedom Project. Boundless Freedom Project is a non-profit that offers Buddhist teachings, meditative movement, ethics and mindfulness training to people incarcerated in California. This year, the group organized
- [Puppy Park: No end to the excitement when new trainees are on 'paw-trol'](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/puppy-park-no-end-to-the-excitement-when-new-trainees-are-on-paw-trol/) - It happened in late spring. It was the end of my workday and my mind was a little tired. So it didn’t quite click when I saw in the distance what looked like little bear cubs stumbling and jumping around, making dust clouds. But after a few seconds of confusion, I realized that the newest
- [Recent court decision on Proposition 57 impacts lifers](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/recent-court-decision-on-proposition-57-impacts-lifers/) - By now, many life-term individuals across the state of California have heard about changes to Proposition 57 and credits they have earned towards their release dates. What some people may not know is what’s true and what’s not, and how this affects their chances of going home. The changes being talked about are a result
- [Healing Hugs](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/healing-hugs/) - As a current resident at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), I can say with confidence that we are an institution filled with individuals who have faced emotional and mental challenges and/ or have survived some form of abuse. This makes it very difficult for most of us to trust others. So, finding an outlet within
- [The road traveled twice](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/the-road-traveled-twice/) - On December 22, 2011, I was sentenced to 41 years to life for burglary, vehicle theft and transportation. This was not the first time I made bad choices and harmed my community. I was a third-striker. After long arduous appeals, my sentence was amended to 25 to life. On May 16, 2024, I was found
- [The trouble with Suboxone](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/the-trouble-with-suboxone/) - The drug epidemic continues in California prisons in the name of harm reduction Infographic created by CCWF Paper Trail staff based on data from CDCR Division of Correctional Policy Research and Internal Oversight, Office of Research, published September 1, 2024. There are many opportunities to lessen substance abuse in prison. One of them is Suboxone.
- [CCWF’s hosts first annual LGBTQIA+ Pride walk and ball-a-thon](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/ccwfs-hosts-first-annual-lgbtqia-pride-walk-and-ball-a-thon/) - In June, the first annual LGBTQIA+ Pride Walk and Ball-A-Thon at Central California Women’s Facility brought high energy from the masses. The event allowed participants to show support and raise funds for local LGBTQIA+ non-profit charities in the immediate area. All the facility yards moved towards the gym, where participants were directed to sign in
- [I put that on my mama](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/i-put-that-on-my-mama/) - Listening to Grammy award winning Victoria Monet’s new classic, I Put That on my Momma — “On my momma, on my hood, I lookfly, l look good…” Monet sung. I ponder how the prison system is “thirst trapping” [using for attention] precious incarcerated moms. When moms get to prison, we are promised rehabilitation, but prison
- [History: Incarcerated women, then and now](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/history-incarcerated-women-then-and-now/) - Two hundred years ago, women were usually housed in the same prisons as men. But that changed in 1873, when two Quaker reformers, Sarah Smith and Rhoda Coffin, opened the first public prison for women in the United States — what would later become known as the Indiana Women’s Prison. History, it turns out, has
- [Protection or punishment: Trans people held in solitary at disproportionate rates](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/trans-people-held-in-solitary-at-disproportionate-rates/) - Transgender people serving time in prison are placed in isolation cells at exceedingly high rates, according to The Nation. After threats to her physical safety led Jessica Hicklin to fashion a weapon to protect herself, prison staff at a maximum-security correctional facility in Missouri placed her in solitary confinement for nine months. “This is indicative of
- [Residents show off their talents at CCWF’s ‘Got Talent’ show](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/residents-show-off-their-talents-at-ccwfs-got-talent-show/) - The Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) held its third annual “CCWF’s Got Talent” show. Anyone wishing to perform had to first audition on their facility yard and for the facility captain. The top five acts advanced to perform for the institution’s administration. Once all the participants were chosen the talent show was held in late
- [Pollen Initiative opens Media Center at CCWF](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/pollen-initiative-opens-media-center-at-ccwf/) - The first ever Media Center was opened in the California Correctional Women’s Facility. Approximately 24 incarcerated persons, outside guests, and administration filled the local visiting area for the historical moment. The March event highlighted the long awaited chance for the CCWF residents to have the platform and equipment to speak out in totality on the
- [Women’s rehabilitation given consideration with early farm concept](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/womens-rehabilitation-given-consideration-with-early-farm-concept/) - The 40-room 1880s-era building at the California Industrial Farm for Women burned down in 1923, effectively shutting down the new institution. (Sonoma County Library.) Until other institutions were established, women served their sentences at San Quentin State Prison. Early efforts to house females drew criticism in newspapers and with prison inspectors. Meanwhile, beyond the prison
- [Peer support specialists graduate](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/ccwf-peer-support-specialists-graduate/) - PSS graduate Mesha Dean performs for enthusiastic crowd during ceremony. Photo by Monique Williams
- [Pennie's Rainbow](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/pennies-rainbow/) - How do incarcerated individuals reduce their anxiety when they are locked in a room with seven others who are dealing with their own devastations? Trying to cope with the uncontrollable became a familiar scenario for Pennie Marie Ince, a new arrival to Central California Women’s Facility. Pennie is a small-framed, middle-aged woman with big, curious
- [Asian Pacific Islander Religious Group revitalized at CCWF](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/asian-pacific-islander-religious-group-revitalized-at-ccwf/) - The Central California Women’s Facility Asian Pacific Islander (API) Religious Group held their first rebirth Luau on July 1, 2024. The event provided an opportunity to celebrate the group’s current membership and to explore one another’s cultural backgrounds. The group restarted this year after almost a decade hiatus. API elder Simaima Ohuafi led the effort.
- [A note from the warden](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/a-note-from-the-warden/) - Most of my career has been at men’s institutions. I remember working in a housing unit as an officer back in the early 2000s, and while processing the mail, I would see a newspaper titled San Quentin News. Curious to know what it was about, I read a few articles. It was, of course, about
- [How to get into college at CCWF](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/how-to-get-into-college-at-ccwf/) - Higher education is a laudable pursuit for any individual. As the old saying goes, “knowledge is power” and nowhere is that more evident than in a prison. After all, once we know better, we do better. If you are at Central California Women’s Facility and would like to enroll in college, how do you do
- [Four tips to thrive in the classroom](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/four-tips-to-thrive-in-the-classroom/) - My college experience has not been an easy one. I faced many challenges with course assignments. I wanted to give up many times, often feeling as though I wasn’t smart enough. Or, that my thinking was entirely different from others’, and it is. I don’t easily retain information and my study habits are horrible. When
- [Let them eat cheesecake](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/let-them-eat-cheesecake/) - Jane Doe wakes up at 5 a.m. She showers using Dove Extra Fresh moisturizing body wash. She applies Secret Outlast solid deodorant. And finally, she enjoys a soothing cup of coffee flavored with french vanilla creamer, while eating an English muffin. What makes this seemingly regular grooming ritual noteworthy? The lady enjoying these creature comforts
- [Every case is a sensitive one](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/every-case-is-a-sensitive-one/) - “Drugs, Debts, Dykes, and Delicates”— a warning of sorts, told to prison newcomers about what they should avoid. These elements are, in fact, common to the way of life inside of a women’s prison. I began learning this lesson 20 years ago, when I arrived on a life sentence. I came into prison like a

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- [Excused Time Off](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/tag/excused-time-off/)
- [Moms in Prayer International](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/tag/moms-in-prayer-international/)
- [Fern Nichols](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/tag/fern-nichols/)
- [Central Valley](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/tag/central-valley/)
- [NOAA](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/tag/noaa/)
- [Arizona Prison Complex](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/tag/arizona-prison-complex/)
- [skincare](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/tag/skincare/)
- [Magik*Magik Orchestra](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/tag/magikmagik-orchestra/)
- [Success Stories](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/tag/success-stories/)
- [Bleu Inkk Watkins](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/tag/bleu-inkk-watkins/)
- [Peer Support](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/tag/peer-support/)
- [Offender Mentor Certification Program](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/tag/offender-mentor-certification-program/)
- [Beyond Incarceration Panel](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/tag/beyond-incarceration-panel/)
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- [Clio Hilton](https://ccwfpapertrail.org/tag/clio-hilton/)
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