Julie Lifshay Archives

01 Sep From Compliance to Prevention: Understanding and Strengthening Responses to Reports of Sexual Misconduct in California State Men’s Prisons

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Drawing on publicly available data, policy and oversight reports, and interviews with subject matter experts, this report evaluates what is currently known about sexual misconduct within CDCR, with a focus on men’s prisons, and identifies key factors that influence prevention, reporting, investigations, accountability, and sexual...

01 Sep “It has given us an opportunity to reinvent ourselves”: Exploring a Novel Intervention to Recalibrate the Professional Identities of Prison Staff

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This study examines the Contact Mentor Program, an intervention adapted from Norway that trains U.S. prison staff to serve as supportive mentors to incarcerated individuals. Findings suggest that staff experienced greater autonomy, organizational support, and sense of purpose, indicating the program may help improve job...