Conjugal visits are regularly referenced in movies and TV shows, but they almost seem unreal. After all, why should people serving time for crimes be allowed to have sex when they’re supposed to be punished? But that’s one of the big misconceptions about what the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation calls “Family Visits.” The official name isn’t […]
Pregnancy and Birth in California Jails and Prisons
Just because a woman is convicted of a crime doesn’t mean her reproductive system suddenly shuts down. And in fact, many women end up behind bars while pregnant. What happens next will vary depending on the specific circumstances and wishes of the mother-to-be, but one thing that’s always true is that California provides a much […]
Child Kidnapping Laws: 277, 278, and 278.5 (PC)
Thanks to Amber Alerts and around-the-clock news networks, it sometimes feels like kids are abducted daily. Movies and TV shows would have you believe that these children are all captured by child molesters and criminals looking for hostages, but the reality is that 90% of abducted children are actually taken by a parent. Because child […]
