By Michael MontgomeryBy Michael Montgomery

Programmed to Survive

A Year After Release, Only 2 Percent of Three Strikers Charged With New Crimes

How Imprisoned Mexican Mafia Leader Exerts Secret Control Over L.A. Street Gangs

Report Says That So Far, Newly Released 'Three Strikes' Inmates Staying out of Trouble

Prison Hunger Strike Ends After Lawmakers Plan Hearings

Calif. Prison Hunger Strike Leader Targeted in Federal Drug Trafficking Probe

Does 22 1/2 Hours Alone in an 8 x 10 Cell Every Day Amount to Torture? Video From Inside Pelican Bay Prison

Faced With Lawsuit, State Moves to Transfer Prisoners From Controversial Isolation Units

Advocacy Groups Wary of New Plan for Prison Isolation Units