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Tag: jails

Posted inLocal News

San Jose officials say crime is up, but advocates argue the data is misleading

by Jana Kadah, San Jose Spotlight April 29, 2022April 27, 2022

SAN JOSE OFFICIALS say early jail release policies have led to a spike in crime — and they’re searching for solutions. Violent crimes, including rape, robbery, homicide and aggravated assault, went up 10.4 percent from 2020 to 2021, according to San Jose Police Department data — and 2022 may be on track to beat it. […]

Posted inInspire Me

Uptrust app designed to lower the incarceration rate and save taxpayer money, too

by Nick Marnell, Bay City News Foundation February 25, 2022February 25, 2022
Posted inLocal News

Bonta requiring that jails verify inmates have access to reproductive health care

by Kiley Russell, Bay City News Foundation February 18, 2022February 16, 2022
Posted inLocal News

Contra Costa supervisors clear path for update, expansion of West County jail

by Tony Hicks, Bay City News Foundation December 12, 2021December 13, 2021
Posted inLocal News

Santa Clara supervisors want more time to consider improvements for county jail

by Eli Wolfe, San Jose Spotlight November 19, 2021November 19, 2021
Posted inLocal News

Class action settlement could improve mental health care at Alameda County jails

by Keith Burbank, Bay City News Foundation September 24, 2021September 23, 2021
Posted inLocal News

Protesters rally to support jail reforms, removal of Santa Clara County sheriff

by Jana Kadah, Bay City News Foundation August 31, 2021November 9, 2021
Posted inCalifornia Currents

Like a Petri dish for the virus: Tens of thousands of inmates are at risk

by CALmatters April 14, 2020May 19, 2020

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