Formerly Incarcerated Advocate on Why Sexual Violence Persists in Men's State Prisons

California prison officials and advocates met this week in Sacramento to discuss the ongoing crisis of sexual abuse and assault in men's prisons and work toward solutions. We spoke with formerly incarcerated community activist Darnel Washington about why sexual violence persists behind bars, and what needs to change to better protect incarcerated people.

Reporter: Madi Bolanos, KQED

California lawmakers have sent a slew of bills to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk aiming to increase state oversight of federal immigration detention.

Reporter: Tyche Hendricks, KQED

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