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fromMission Local
21 hours ago
Mission District

Mayor Lurie moves S.F. homeless street-outreach teams to health department

San Francisco is shifting street-outreach teams to the Department of Public Health to better address homelessness and addiction through health care.
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago
Mission District

S.F. probation department's new van hits the streets

The San Francisco probation department's mobile unit aims to assist homeless individuals on probation with essential services and resources.
California
fromMission Local
1 day ago

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

'Tired of living like this': One man's journey from jail to addiction treatment

San Francisco's jail system often releases individuals quickly, limiting access to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.
Public health
from48 hills
2 days ago

SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing First - 48 hills

San Francisco's approach to drug use and homelessness has sparked debate over the effectiveness of forceful intervention versus harm reduction strategies.
Mission District
fromMission Local
21 hours ago

Mayor Lurie moves S.F. homeless street-outreach teams to health department

San Francisco is shifting street-outreach teams to the Department of Public Health to better address homelessness and addiction through health care.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

S.F. probation department's new van hits the streets

The San Francisco probation department's mobile unit aims to assist homeless individuals on probation with essential services and resources.
#prison-education
Careers
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

Why second chance hiring is smart business

The job market is challenging, especially for individuals with justice-involved pasts, who face significant barriers to employment.
#rikers-island
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
18 hours ago

City Council committee visit to Rikers Island focuses on treatment of incarcerated moms at troubled facility | amNewYork

New York City Council members toured Rikers Island to assess conditions and advocate for reforms, emphasizing transparency, dignity, and the eventual closure of the facility.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Public health

Op-Ed | NYC needs a new understanding of community safety that only starts by closing Rikers amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
18 hours ago

City Council committee visit to Rikers Island focuses on treatment of incarcerated moms at troubled facility | amNewYork

New York City Council members toured Rikers Island to assess conditions and advocate for reforms, emphasizing transparency, dignity, and the eventual closure of the facility.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Public health

Op-Ed | NYC needs a new understanding of community safety that only starts by closing Rikers amNewYork

Law
fromIndependent
21 hours ago

Youth who killed his friend, sold heroin in custody and assaulted prison officer, court hears

A 16-year-old murderer should not receive a life sentence, despite committing further offenses in adult prison.
#domestic-abuse
fromIndependent
4 days ago
Law

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

fromIndependent
4 days ago
Law

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
#mental-health
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
17 hours ago

Opinion: Medicaid-Funded Care Saves and Rebuilds Lives

Medicaid reductions threaten access to essential health care for those living with or at risk for HIV, impacting thousands of individuals.
#nypd
fromGothamist
23 hours ago
New York City

Mayor Mamdani: NYPD disbanded narcotics team after beating in Brooklyn liquor store

The NYPD's narcotics team was disbanded following a violent incident involving police officers beating a man in a Brooklyn liquor store.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mayor Mamdani calls violent NYPD arrest in Gowanus 'unacceptable'

Mayor Mamdani condemned the NYPD's violent arrest, emphasizing the need for safety and justice without compromise.
New York City
fromGothamist
23 hours ago

Mayor Mamdani: NYPD disbanded narcotics team after beating in Brooklyn liquor store

The NYPD's narcotics team was disbanded following a violent incident involving police officers beating a man in a Brooklyn liquor store.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mayor Mamdani calls violent NYPD arrest in Gowanus 'unacceptable'

Mayor Mamdani condemned the NYPD's violent arrest, emphasizing the need for safety and justice without compromise.
US news
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
#immigration
SF parents
fromTruthout
23 hours ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump Order Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Youth as Colleges Partner With ICE

The Trump administration's funding cuts halted legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children, impacting their representation and deportation risks.
SF parents
fromTruthout
23 hours ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump Order Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Youth as Colleges Partner With ICE

The Trump administration's funding cuts halted legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children, impacting their representation and deportation risks.
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

Safe Learning 101 Program Supports Schools in Strengthening Campus Security

Security 101 launched Safe Learning 101 to enhance K-12 school safety through expert consulting and intelligent design before incidents occur.
#use-of-force
fromKqed
6 days ago
SF politics

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

fromKqed
6 days ago
SF politics

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

SF politics
fromKqed
6 days ago

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

Officers formed a skirmish line in a chow hall, raising concerns about the use of force against incarcerated women.
SF politics
fromKqed
6 days ago

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

Officers formed a skirmish line in a chow hall, raising concerns about the use of force against incarcerated women.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Man sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter in shooting death of Leslieville mother | CBC News

Ahmed Mustafa Ibrahim was sentenced to ten years for manslaughter in the death of Karolina Huebner-Makurat during a robbery.
#knife-crime
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Knife crime deaths surge as at least two school-aged children dying every month'

Knife-related deaths among children in England are rising, with significant increases in fatalities and incidents reported in recent years.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Hyper-targeted scheme to help at-risk schools in England tackle knife crime

Dedicated support for schools in England aims to prevent knife crime using targeted mapping technology and focused assistance.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Knife crime deaths surge as at least two school-aged children dying every month'

Knife-related deaths among children in England are rising, with significant increases in fatalities and incidents reported in recent years.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hyper-targeted scheme to help at-risk schools in England tackle knife crime

Dedicated support for schools in England aims to prevent knife crime using targeted mapping technology and focused assistance.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

D4vd charged with murder in slaying of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

D4vd, a singer, was charged with murder in the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in his rental car.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'Breath of fresh air': How Jazmin Gamble plans to rebuild Hawthorne High football

Jazmin Gamble aims to improve the Hawthorne High football program while leveraging her role as a female coach in a male-dominated sport.
London politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'Violent behaviour puts the fear of God in everyone': Judge hands down 960 hours of community service to Athlone feud attack group

A man was violently attacked with a wheel brace and other weapons in a pub-related feud in Athlone.
Poker
fromFast Company
5 days ago

America's gambling rehab crisis

Zach, 26, bets on an unknown women's tennis match while reflecting on his impulsive behavior and recent life changes.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Palo Alto's safe parking program can't find case managers - San Jose Spotlight

The safe parking site in Palo Alto struggles with long-term stays due to housing challenges, with average residency around 450 days.
#homelessness
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Don't you dare cut our city internships, say S.F. teens

Proposed budget cuts threaten the YouthWorks internship program, reducing opportunities for high school students from 400 to 80 internships annually.
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Cops Are Doing It Wrong Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A state judge has ruled that every red-light ticket written to a cyclist under the state's vehicle and traffic law since 2019 is bogus. The city legalized the practice of biking through a red light on a pedestrian 'walk' signal, yet NYPD cops have been wrongly writing tickets for cyclists who go through the 'red' on the walk signal.
New York City
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

'They did nothing.' L.A. girl's death raises questions about darkest side of bullying at school

A tragic incident of bullying led to the death of 12-year-old Khimberly, raising questions about school safety and accountability.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Alleged fare evader becomes second Brooklyn Central Booking detainee to die in custody in a week | amNewYork

A detainee at Brooklyn Central Booking died after a medical emergency, marking the second death in custody within a week.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Wild Brooklyn Street Chases End In Gun Busts Near School

Two police chases in Brooklyn led to arrests and gun seizures, highlighting ongoing NYPD efforts against gun violence.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Alleged fare evader becomes second Brooklyn Central Booking detainee to die in custody in a week | amNewYork

A detainee at Brooklyn Central Booking died after a medical emergency, marking the second death in custody within a week.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Wild Brooklyn Street Chases End In Gun Busts Near School

Two police chases in Brooklyn led to arrests and gun seizures, highlighting ongoing NYPD efforts against gun violence.
Arts
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'He could kill another woman': Brother of murder victim hits out at authorities over how killer's release has been handled

Authorities' handling of David McCord's parole breaches is criticized as 'madness' by the brother of murder victim Nichola Dickson.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Help us report on restraining orders in Los Angeles County

L.A. County's restraining order system often fails to protect domestic violence survivors due to dismissals and ineffective law enforcement.
fromMission Local
2 days ago

No, Brooke Jenkins does not have an on/off switch for crime

In 2025, crime goes down. Way, way down: Crime drops across the board, homicides reach lows unseen since 'Gunsmoke' was on the air and the DA delivers a forceful warning to Trump's ICE goons.
SF politics
#shooting
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

13-year-old suspect identified in violent shooting near middle school in North Hills

A 13-year-old boy allegedly opened fire outside Sepulveda Middle School, injuring a 17-year-old during a chaotic incident.
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

13-year-old suspect identified in violent shooting near middle school in North Hills

A 13-year-old boy allegedly opened fire outside Sepulveda Middle School, injuring a 17-year-old during a chaotic incident.
California
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Saturday Links: Man Suspected of Killing Laney College Coach Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial

Cedric Irving was ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial for the murder of Laney College football coach John Beam.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Threats from gangsters are deterring athletes from participating in Kabaddi tournaments, reflecting a larger issue of violence targeting Indian and Punjabi Sikhs in California.
fromDefector
5 days ago

A Year After The Corrections Officer Strike, New York Is Still Failing Its Incarcerated Population | Defector

The HALT Act mandates prisoners receive seven hours of congregate time outside our cells each day and limits excessive use of solitary confinement.
NYC parents
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Ford promises no more improper inmate releases after over 150 let out of Ontario jails | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford vows to prevent improper inmate releases from jails after over 150 cases between 2021 and 2025.
Education
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

A 'classroom-to-career' blueprint? A South Bronx middle school is getting tweens focused on job readiness

Seventh graders from South Bronx Academy proposed a successful bill on consent in photography, showcasing their advocacy and career aspirations in law.
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 day ago

Teen beaten and robbed of bookbag in East Flatbush

Four individuals approached the 19-year-old man and got into an argument with him. They punched the victim multiple times in the face before taking his North Face book bag.
New York City
SF parents
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

Tory Lanez Sues California Prison System Over Inmate Stabbing

Tory Lanez is suing the California Department of Corrections for $100 million after being stabbed 16 times by a fellow inmate.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
Law
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why False Confessions Are Surprisingly Common

False confessions are more prevalent than believed, leading to severe consequences and misconceptions among legal professionals and the public.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

L.A. clears homeless encampment long plagued by crime, drug use in North Hollywood

"It's been in continuous disrepair and derelict circumstances. There were reported firearms, individuals walking out onto the street with assault rifles, drug paraphernalia that you can even find today, a lot of drug use."
Los Angeles
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Almost 200 prisoners released in error' last year in UK's broken' jail system

Almost 200 prisoners were mistakenly released in England and Wales last year, causing significant strain on police resources.
Law
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Man who sexually assaulted former partner and hid in her shed to spy has jail term increased

A man's prison sentence for sexual assault and coercive control was increased from three years and two months to four and a half years.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYPD reviews Narcotics Division, Tisch vows accountability against Brooklyn cops caught on video in violent arrest of man | amNewYork

Civil rights activists met with Police Commissioner Tisch to address police accountability following a violent arrest incident in Brooklyn.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Former Adult Film Star Passes The Bar Exam - Above the Law

Asia Carrera, whose real name is Jessica Steinhauser, graduated from St. Mary's Law in 2024 and cleared the Texas bar exam after a previous near miss by just two points.
Law
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
New York City
fromThe Trace
6 days ago

How This Deputy Mayor Plans to Reduce Violence in New York City

New York City aims to enhance violence prevention funding and initiatives through the new Mayor's Office of Community Safety.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on prisons: sentencing reform has not eased the sense of crisis | Editorial

Prisons in England and Wales face a crisis with high violence, staff shortages, and inadequate reforms, necessitating urgent government action.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Mom of Brooklyn boy caught in crossfire aims to raise money to flee to safety

A mother seeks help to relocate her family after her son was shot in a gang-related incident in Brooklyn.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

California's new war on drugs': thousands arrested, few get treatment, data shows

Proposition 36, a state ballot measure, enacted harsher penalties for minor theft and drug offenses, with proponents pledging the crackdown would lead to mass treatment to keep people alive, out of jail, and off our streets. Case records, however, suggest the state is largely failing to meet the central goal of getting people help and instead conducting mass arrests and incarcerating more people with addiction.
California
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Empathy and Juvenile Crime

Mirror neurons are specialized brain cells that fire during both performing and observing actions, forming the neurobiological basis of empathy and influencing human behavior and decision-making.
Law
from48 hills
1 month ago

Lurie wants to be tough on crime-but won't pay for the impacts on defendants - 48 hills

Increased arrests and prosecutions in San Francisco are costly, leading to understaffed public defense and potential legal ethics violations.
New York Islanders
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: A Safer New York Starts With Community, Not Incarceration

New York must prioritize affordable housing, services, and scaled alternatives to incarceration so jail becomes a last resort and safety relies on support, not punishment.
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom's law grants parole to pedo with 300-year sentence

A California sex offender convicted of molesting multiple children faces early release under a 2020 law allowing parole for inmates 50+ who served 20+ years, sparking criticism of the elderly parole system.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Minor loophole: NYC Council bill could prevent 'young people' who commit crimes from getting arrested

A far-left Brooklyn pol is hoping the third time's a charm with socialist Zohran Mamdani now NYC mayor as she pushes legislation that could give "young people" carte blanche to commit crimes without fear of being arrested. The legislation, reintroduced for a third time on Jan. 29 by Democratic Councilwoman Crystal Hudson, would require that "young people" be "diverted" to "community-based organizations to receive services in lieu of criminal enforcement."
US politics
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: A California diversion program saved her from prison and dying young

Community-based diversion with behavioral health, job training, and supports can break cycles of trauma and incarceration and enable educational and professional recovery.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYC is looking to hire a 'jails czar' to help close Rikers

The high-ranking role comes with a $180,000 to $230,000 salary, the listing states, and "will serve as a trusted advisor to the mayor, first deputy mayor, and the administration's senior leadership on all matters related to the closing of Rikers."
New York City
#prison-reform
US news
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

A Criminal-Justice Activist's Baffling Crime

Prison-reform activist Alexander Friedmann was arrested for secretly smuggling weapons and tools into Nashville's new jail during construction, despite his prominent reputation in criminal-justice reform circles.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

A Criminal-Justice Activist's Baffling Crime

Prison-reform activist Alexander Friedmann was arrested for secretly smuggling weapons and tools into Nashville's new jail during construction, despite his prominent reputation in criminal-justice reform circles.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Therapy, remorse: A look at how 'monster' child molester got parole and new efforts to alter law

He abused these children horrifically. He stole their childhoods. Someone that does these type of things, they don't deserve a second chance in life.
California
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Oakland man charged with beating woman to death while on probation for attacking roommate

Jeffrey McMaster Jr., a previously convicted violent offender, is charged with murdering 49-year-old Leslie Marshall after a hotel beating captured on camera.
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