BONUS: “More Work to be Done” | S2: New Folsom

BONUS: “More Work to be Done” | S2: New Folsom

From On Our Watch by KQED

December 16, 2024 · 45 min · Season 2 · Episode 15

About this episode

Sukey and Julie provide updates on Valentino and Mimy Rodriguez, discuss disability rights in California prisons, and share a conversation with an attorney involved in the legal fight.

Sukey and Julie have some news and updates about Valentino Rodriguez Sr., Mimy Rodriguez and some of the key players at New Folsom prison. We also share a recent conversation with an attorney who has been involved in the legal fight for disability rights in California state prisons for decades. Read our digital article: 'How to Kill a Cop': Death, Despair and Corruption in California's Most Violent Prison. Mental health resources If you are currently in crisis, you can dial 988 [U.S.] to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. SAMHSA National Help Line 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Helpline US Health and Human Services Warmline Directory Episode Transcript Find more information at our website. If you have tips or feedback about this series please reach out to us at onourwatch@kqed.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Sukey, Julie

Guest: attorney

Topics covered

  • prison reform
  • disability rights
  • mental health
  • legal battles
  • California prisons

Keywords

  • Valentino Rodriguez Sr.
  • Mimy Rodriguez
  • disability rights
  • California prisons
  • mental health resources
  • legal fight
  • New Folsom prison

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: California state prisons, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), SAMHSA National Help Line, National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Books & works: 'How to Kill a Cop': Death, Despair and Corruption in California's Most Violent Prison

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