Category: Law & Justice

Stacey McGruder found her own transformation and freedom from incarceration by drawing on the strength and support of women around her. Now she is sharing her self-taught model to other women with the aim of reducing recidivism.

Block2Block radio remembers Martin Luther King Jr. – Special audio segment with MLK clips and rare classic soul music that honors the man and captures the spirit of the civil rights movement.

Today is the birthday of a true hero -- Albert Cobarrubias. We named our justice work after you, because we know you are still with us. Miss you brother.

As part of a new effort to reduce potentially lethal confrontations between the police and those with mental health needs, the County is employing a new program called Post Crisis Intervention.

Santa Clara County has been a leading voice in protecting the rights of immigrants in the face of escalating federal immigration enforcement. SJ Beez/Silicon Valley De-Bug presents a resource page featuring media coverage, policy memos, data, and other information on Santa Clara County’s policies regarding immigration matters.

Block2Block radio host David Madrid talks with union organizer Louie Rocha from the Communications Workers of America (CWA) about their current struggle with Verizon Wireless and their connection to the Occupy Movement. Louie also takes us inside last weeks historic Nov. 2 General Strike that rocked the streets of Oakland Ca.

This morning San Jose City Hall employees and Occupy SJ members watched as a giant message was hung by Shaun O'Kelly.

Each month, BORDC recognizes an individual who has done outstanding work in support of civil liberties and the rule of law by honoring that person with our Patriot Award. This month, the BODRC recognize Gail Noble from San Jose, CA, for her work to restore justice to the broken criminal justice system.

In what has been heralded the most progressive policy in the nation, Santa Clara County today voted in a new set of guidelines for civil immigration detainers, which in effect ends the county’s collaboration with Immigration and Custom Enforcement.

Block2Block Radio host David Madrid gives an update on the current California prison hunger strike at Pelican Bay State Prison, plus a touching call in commentary from Lupe Madrid, who's father is one of the strikers serving time in solitary confinement "Security Housing Unit" in Pelican Bay.