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1904 Franklin St. #507 Oakland

(one block from 19th St. BART)

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REFORMS UNDER WAY FOR GANG VALIDATION AND ASSIGNMENT TO SOLITARY CONFINEMENT

AS RESULT OF PRISONER HUNGER STRIKE OF 2011

For hunger strike news and updates please visit:

Prisoner Hunger Strike Solidarity Blog

California Prison Focus is closely following the reform efforts of CDCR and looks forward to the release to general population of all wrongly gang-validated prisoners with indeterminate SHU terms.  The CDCR's "snitch, parole, or die" regime must end soon!  We continue to monitor CDCR actions to assure that they keep their promises, as we continue our work against decades-long SHU terms and other human rights violations.

Please continue to sign the online petition and contact state officials to demand oversight of CDCR to assure that all 5 core demands are met.  Our message is clear and consistent:

End longterm isolation!  Meet the 5 demands!

Read Prison Focus #37 (lots of hunger-strike-related content)

Our Mission

  • California Prison Focus works to abolish the California prison system in its present condition.
  • We investigate and expose human rights abuses with the goal of ending long term isolation, medical neglect, and all forms of discrimination.
  • We are community activists, prisoners, and their families educating and inspiring the public to demand change.

What CPF does

  • We stand up strong against the cruel and torturous conditions of the California prison system, especially advocating for the immediate shut down of all SHU (Security Housing Units) cells and similar conditions of solitary confinement.
  • We publish a quarterly magazine, Prison Focus, distributed free to SHU prisoners, $6 a year to other prisoners, and $20 a year to former prisoners, their family members, activists, and friends of CPF.
  • We travel regularly to Pelican Bay and Corcoran state prisons to uncover and disseminate information on the current conditions prisoners must endure.
  • We welcome new dedicated activists and volunteers to help us continue our mission.  If you are interested in joining this important struggle, please contact us now.

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