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11 May

Posted at 22:23h in Bruce Anderson, Dr. Virginia Pressler, Native Hawaiian Women

Today we bring you two items: 1)     A press release from the Governor announcing Dr. Presslerʻs retirement, effective  6.1.18; and 2)     A publication from OHA entitled HAUMEA that explores exemplary assets, strengths, and wisdom of Native Hawaiian females and their mana according to traditional Hawaiian culture. Governor Ige appoints Bruce Anderson as interim health director following retirement of Dr. Virginia Pressler FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 10, 2018 HONOLULU –...

09 May

Posted at 22:03h in Sentencing Project to the UN Special Rapporteur

Today we share a report of the Sentencing Project to the UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance regarding racial disparities in the US criminal justice system. The link is included and their recommendations follow. Very interesting in light of Jeff Sessions talking to law enforcement about the “roaring success” of the war...

08 May

Posted at 21:38h in Mass Incarceration, Public Private Partnership

 Remember the book that was published during the BUSH reign, What’s the Matter with Kansas?  Well, recent news from Kansas still has us asking this question…  What’s the matter with Kansas? Kansas is moving forward* with an expensive 20-year contract with private prison corporation CoreCivic (formerly CCA). Last week, the state signed a lease-purchase contract, a form of “public-private partnership,” with CoreCivic to finance, design, build, and maintain a...

07 May

Posted at 21:51h in Criminal Justice Reform, Hawaii J20, Public Private Partnership

I will be writing more about the legislative session; however, I need more time to gain some perspective. It was a difficult session right up to the last day. Today I am happy to share this really cool power point on mass incarceration from J20’s Free School Committee.             Next, we have a piece from In The Public Interest on CCA/CorpseCivic’s First Quarter 2018...

07 May

Posted at 21:43h in HCR 85 Task Force, Legislative Wrap Up

Aloha, The 2018 Legislative session has ended. Please consider attending the HCR 85 TASK FORCE - ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION  event WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH – 2 pm  Hawai`i Supreme Court – 2nd floor It’s important to attend these meetings, submit comments, and press for recommendations that reflect comprehensive criminal justice reforms in Hawai’i. And, here’s my short synopsis of the Legislative session. The bail reform bills and minimum standards for...

03 May

Posted at 20:53h in Hawaii Public Radio, Kawailoa Youth & Family Wellness Center, Legislative Wrap Up

*** CAPWATCH *** REPORT FROM THE FRONT *** MAY 3, 2018 *** SINE DIE ***               I AM ECSTATIC TO REPORT THAT THE KAWAILOA YOUTH & FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER PASSED 3RD READING! MAHALO NUI TO EVERYONE WHO CONTACTED A HOUSE MEMBER TO SUPPORT THE BILL. WE DID IT!  MAHALO. MAHALO. MAHALO.             Thursday, May 3rd was sine die for the 2018 Legislature. A legislative body adjourns sine die when it...

01 May

Posted at 10:28h in Consent Calendar

*** CAPWATCH REPORT FROM THE FRONT *** FINAL READING IN HOUSE & SENATE TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018 I was in both the Senate and the House today. In the Senate, all 10 CAP bills passed on the “Consent” calendar, which means the bills were discussed in caucus and everyone agreed. In the House, 7 CAP bills were on the “Consent” calendar and 3 were...

24 Apr

Posted at 07:18h in Conference

CAPWATCH CONFERENCE UPDATE … APRIL 23, 2018 … CAPWATCH CONFERENCE UPDATE   Mahalo nui to everyone who has contacted the conference committee members on SB 2047 – the Audit of the Department of Public Safety. SB 2047 HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR CONFERENCE ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH AT 10 IN ROOM 016. https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/hearingnotices/CONF_PSM_04-25-18_.HTM PLEASE DON’T STOP. Right now if we can get the House members (Gates and Thielen)...

22 Apr

Posted at 15:43h in Inmates, Public Private Partnership

Speaking of Public-private partnerships, specifically private prison profiteers, please read a recent article from The New York Times below. This article summarizes the many reasons why we should NEVER allow private prisons to construct and/or operate any correctional facilties in Hawai'i.   Sadly, however, Hawai'i is mentioned as being one of the "best customers" of private prisons corporations.    Although Hawai'i has been dependent...

22 Apr

Posted at 15:32h in Conference, Public Private Partnership

Mahalo to those of you for contacting Conference Committee Members and advocating for a more in-depth Performance Audit of the Dept. of Public Safety.  Please keep those calls and emails flowing!   Below, you'll find the latest CAPWATCH Conference Committee Report from Kat Brady.    Some of you may be wondering about the status of the Public Private Partnerships P3 bills.    SB 2705  SD2 HD2 - OFFICE OF...