Inside Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall, Rare Glimpse at Solitary Confinement Cells
Inside Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall, Rare Glimpse at Solitary Confinement Cells
Although solitary confinement for extended periods is considered one of the most psychologically damaging forms of punishment – particularly for teenagers – no one knows how many juveniles are held alone in cells in California. Neither the state nor …
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Support continues to grow for the legalization of medical marijuana in New …
At one time, Pinto was taking eight prescription drugs, including opiates, which led to addiction. She then made the decision to stop taking drugs altogether … Gottfried and Savino's bill, the so-called Compassionate Care Act, is much broader, and …
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Violence, drug use shocked killer's family
The Kenyon family is shook up and Paul Kenyon – who was convicted of second-degree murder Tuesday afternoon — is numb, according to Ken Murray, Mr. Kenyon's brother-in-law. “We may not agree with the decision but we accept it,” he … Mr. Murray knew …
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The heroin blues: A story about love, addiction and loss
We grieved for Lupe, who relied on Severo for so much, the same way Sarah and I relied on each other for the things we did. "What would happen to me if you died?" she asked that night while snapping pictures. "The ride would end and you would go home," …
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