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In Focus OCTOBER 16, 1996 I ":: Woman struggles with prison life, from page 1 CHANCE usually in the neighborhood of $200, and must compensate for transportation home from prison, clothes, if they do not have any, and food. "By the time you get home, you have like $30 if you're lucky," she said. "And that's after you eat." All allowances after that are controlled by the prisoners' respective parole officers. Canady remembers beggi ng a parole officer for S11 io pay for a copy of her birth certificate needed to keep a job. She did not come by the money easily. "I had to go through hoops and chutes just lo keep my job," she said. * "So now I never ask for anything. I just don't wanna hassle with it, it's just such a hassle." Excessive caseloads make it nearly impossible for parole officers to provide prisoners with the type of resocialization opportunities that they need, according to Canady. "There needs io be somebody there for counseling, someone that you can really talk iw" she said. "Cause you're so overwhelmed when you come out. It's scary after doing time." Parole frustrations The relationship that a prisoner develops, or doesn't develop, with the parole officer also has a profound affect on the parolee's next steps. Caught in Los Angeles during a bus strike. Canady found herself physically unable to return for her parole visit. When she called to explain, she was told to "have her ass in the office tomorrow or she would be charged with a parole violation." Instead of facing prison once again. Canady ran — for 13 months. The general consensus among prisoners everywhere is that if your parole officer likes you. you've got it made. If they don't, you're on the fast track back to prison, Canady said. She felt particularly betrayed when her parole was dropped during one of her pregnancies. After five cesarian sections and a known past with substance abuse, she was considered high risk by the prison system. £ Nowhere to turn Presented with her purse and her belongings, but not her clothes, she knew this was not the end. After only one day to recover. Canady's suspicions were confirmed. She was placed. in yet another facility. With nowhere to turn, many prisoners return to old habits and ultimately, return to prison. "After a while, when you keep going back, ifs like a relief because you don't have to worry about anything anymore," — Laurie Canady "After my second time, it didn't bother me because I knew that I'd be out after a while." The day-to-day struggles of life are magnified to the repeat offender. Canady's six children are no longer under her supervision; four of ihem reside out-of-state with her mother and thc other two live under thc care of a friend. Over the course of 18 years, she has found parenting to be one of life's greatest challenges — particularly under her circumstances. Dealing with anyone other than herself proved to be more than she was capable of at times, let alone six others. Prison became more and more appealing. "At times when Uwould be wjth my kids, I felt like I wanted to pull my hair out. I couldn't take it. I was a nervous wreck," Canady said. "I know a lot of other people who say the same thing. They're just like going nuts. They're like 'I wanna go back. I wanna go back.'" Negative influences She has also recently rid herself of negative influences in her life, the first step on her journey to wellness. She split from a boyfriend who was also a user. Canady knows where ihe road back to him would take her. "I know what he wants. He wants me right back oui (here hustling so dial he can use," she said. "He tells me lhat he won't make me use, but I know that I can get it from him because I will have the money. And if I am around it. I will use." Today, Laurie Canady knows what she needs to get her life back, but knows that it won't be easy. She has been given one more chance, and knows that it could be her last chance. "I'm scared to death to go back out," she said. "I'm scared lhat I'm going to use and I could die if I use again. I don'l PLAZA APARTMENTS "% i CEDAR &13ARST0W = ACROSS FROM FRESNO STATE! GO DOGS, BEAT WYOMING! • Affordable Living • Great Floor/plans • Convenient Location V Call For Oct. 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A new research study describes the forces affecting the economy of the Central Valley now and how those forces will affect it in the years to come. The Central California Futures Institute <CCFI) released its first major publication. "Economic Map: A Statistical Abstract ofthe Central Valley. 1996." Dr. Joseph Penbera. former dean of the Sid Craig School of Business at Fresno Stale, is also an Eaton Fellow for ihe Future Institute and author of thc report. Penbera used original research lo prepare charts, graphs, and tables including data on retail sales growth, measures of growth based on leading economic indicators and farm employment growth. "This publication is very important because it is intended to be used by a variety of individuals to include government planners, local business leaders, bankers, real estate agents and entrepreneurs," said John Wetzel, director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Fresno State. The Economic Map covers the nine-county Central Valley, including Kern. Kings, Tulare, Fresno, Madera, Merced. Mariposa, Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties. In addition, the cities of Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto and Stockton arc described in terms of economic and demographic indi- "We need to be prepared and plan today for what is going to happen tomorrow." Wetzel said. "Wc know that the population in the Central Valley is expected to increase from three million people up to nine million in the year 2040 so we need io think of the different kind of issues we will have to face and be ready for them." said Wetzel. The CCFI was established under Ihe direction of Welty in 1993 to help identify the major issues impacting thc Valley community and to serve as a regional resource to address those issues. "I believe thc university should play a major role in helping a region to grow and improve its quality of life." Welty said. "I am hopeful that this region will be recognized as a vital economic region where people like to live and can take advantage ofthe diverse cultures that arc represented here," Welty said. The CCFI is in the process of ex- Fresno State President John Welty panding its board of directors to 21 members, including people from all nine counties, in order to have representatives from the entire Central Valley. "The next step is the development of proposals, which will allow us to get major funding. Righi now the statistical abstract of the Central Valley is selling for $495 and the money is going to the CCFI account," Wetzel said. The CCFI is planning an economic summit Nov. 14 to discuss the policy recommendations coming out of thc report and to provide a public forum for possible solutions to the economic challenges facing the Central Valley. "I hope that the CCFI can contribute to making thc Valley a better place to live which will certainly benefit the children of students and their grandchildren." added Welty. SPEECH: Campus avoids suspension for offensive speech, from page 1 Silva also believes lhal there should be a limit to free speech if it starts to be offensive and derogatory. Students who use their free speech rights to spew hate will not be subjected to disciplinary actions unless their speech leads to violence. "Student disciplinary action could be implemented." says Hernandez. "based on verifiable cases of hate crimes." Suspension and expulsion are extreme measures thai ihe university tries to avoid. Cases of students being kicked out of school because of hale speech could not be found. Sociology professor Robert Palacio. 50. is supportive of Fresno campuses." State's free speech policy. "Free speech is part of our institution and I'm glad that I haven't seen anything to prevent it." Palacio said. 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Title | 1996_10 Insight October 1996 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Dept. of Journalism, California State University, Fresno. |
Publication Date | 1996 |
Description | Weekly during the school year. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Oct. 8 1969-v. 29, no. 23 (May 13, 1998, issue. Title from masthead. Merged with Daily collegian. |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodials |
Contributors | California State University, Fresno Dept. of Journalism |
Coverage | October 8, 1969 - May 13, 1998 |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35mm |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi, TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
Language | eng |
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Title | 019_Insight Oct 16 1996 p 3 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publication Date | 1996 |
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In Focus
OCTOBER 16, 1996 I
":: Woman struggles with prison life, from page 1
CHANCE
usually in the neighborhood of
$200, and must compensate for transportation home from prison, clothes,
if they do not have any, and food.
"By the time you get home, you
have like $30 if you're lucky," she
said. "And that's after you eat."
All allowances after that are controlled by the prisoners' respective
parole officers. Canady remembers
beggi ng a parole officer for S11 io pay
for a copy of her birth certificate
needed to keep a job. She did not
come by the money easily.
"I had to go through hoops and
chutes just lo keep my job," she said. *
"So now I never ask for anything. I
just don't wanna hassle with it, it's
just such a hassle."
Excessive caseloads make it nearly
impossible for parole officers to provide prisoners with the type of
resocialization opportunities that they
need, according to Canady.
"There needs io be somebody there
for counseling, someone that you can
really talk iw" she said. "Cause you're
so overwhelmed when you come out.
It's scary after doing time."
Parole frustrations
The relationship that a prisoner develops, or doesn't develop, with the
parole officer also has a profound affect on the parolee's next steps.
Caught in Los Angeles during a bus
strike. Canady found herself physically unable to return for her parole
visit. When she called to explain, she
was told to "have her ass in the office
tomorrow or she would be charged
with a parole violation."
Instead of facing prison once again.
Canady ran — for 13 months.
The general consensus among prisoners everywhere is that if your parole officer likes you. you've got it
made. If they don't, you're on the fast
track back to prison, Canady said.
She felt particularly betrayed when
her parole was dropped during one of
her pregnancies. After five cesarian
sections and a known past with substance abuse, she was considered high
risk by the prison system. £
Nowhere to turn
Presented with her purse and her
belongings, but not her clothes, she
knew this was not the end. After only
one day to recover. Canady's suspicions were confirmed. She was placed.
in yet another facility.
With nowhere to turn, many prisoners return to old habits and ultimately, return to prison.
"After a while, when you
keep going back, ifs like a
relief because you don't
have to worry about anything anymore,"
— Laurie Canady
"After my second time, it didn't
bother me because I knew that I'd be
out after a while."
The day-to-day struggles of life are
magnified to the repeat offender.
Canady's six children are no longer
under her supervision; four of ihem
reside out-of-state with her mother
and thc other two live under thc care
of a friend.
Over the course of 18 years, she has
found parenting to be one of life's
greatest challenges — particularly
under her circumstances. Dealing
with anyone other than herself proved
to be more than she was capable of at
times, let alone six others.
Prison became more and more appealing.
"At times when Uwould be wjth my
kids, I felt like I wanted to pull my
hair out. I couldn't take it. I was a
nervous wreck," Canady said. "I know
a lot of other people who say the same
thing. They're just like going nuts.
They're like 'I wanna go back. I
wanna go back.'"
Negative influences
She has also recently rid herself of
negative influences in her life, the first
step on her journey to wellness. She
split from a boyfriend who was also
a user. Canady knows where ihe road
back to him would take her.
"I know what he wants. He wants
me right back oui (here hustling so
dial he can use," she said. "He tells
me lhat he won't make me use, but I
know that I can get it from him because I will have the money. And if I
am around it. I will use."
Today, Laurie Canady knows what
she needs to get her life back, but
knows that it won't be easy. She has
been given one more chance, and
knows that it could be her last chance.
"I'm scared to death to go back
out," she said.
"I'm scared lhat I'm going to use
and I could die if I use again. I don'l
PLAZA APARTMENTS
"%
i CEDAR &13ARST0W =
ACROSS FROM FRESNO STATE!
GO DOGS,
BEAT
WYOMING!
• Affordable Living
• Great Floor/plans
• Convenient Location
V
Call For Oct. Move-In Specials
(209) 431-8122
Soho
The Tower District's Exclusive Hi-Tech Niteclub
THURSDAYS - College Night
70's Disco
80's Altenative Flashback
wrsHouse
$3 w/ student ID all Night • Greeks in Free before 11pm
♦ Full Bar • Door open at 9:30 264-7646 (264-SOHO)
FRIDAYS
Corona Drink Specials
Top40 • Old School • House
SATURDAYS
Club Dance Grooves
Progressive House
Futures Institute helps Valley,
campus plan for tomorrow
■ Futures Institute
releases its first
economic study
by Dinorah Jenness
Staff Witter
Fresno is the sixth largest cily
in the state, but it is often ihoughl
of as a small town.
"One of the Jhings lhat puzzled
me when 1 came to Fresno is thai
people often view themselves as
second class or living in thc
shadow of San Francisco or Los
Angeles," said Fresno State President John Welty.
But Fresno is not jusi a small
town anymore, and the city has a
plan for the future. A new research
study describes the forces affecting the economy of the Central
Valley now and how those forces
will affect it in the years to come.
The Central California Futures
Institute |