Policy Practicum: Supporting the San Quentin Transformation Advisory Council

Policy Client: Governor Newsom's San Quentin Transformation Advisory Council (https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/05/05/san-quentin-transformation-advisory-c… ). California Governor Newsom created an advisory council in Spring 2023 with the mission to transform San Quentin Prison into a rehabilitation facility. The advisory council has been meeting in Summer 2024 and will be putting forward preliminary ideas to the Governor's office in September 2024, for ultimate inclusion in the Governor's 2024 State Budget in January 2024. Students enrolled in the policy lab will assist the advisory council by providing academic, legal, and empirical research in support of the council's final recommendations to Governor Newsom. Students will also have a chance to meet and consult with advisory council members; tour San Quentin prison, including areas targeted for major renovation; and meet with incarcerated individuals who hope to benefit from the reforms. Application process: Interested students should submit a Consent of Instructor form (see Policy Lab Practicums webpage and https://registrar.law.stanford.edu/) with a copy of their resume, transcript, and statement of interest to Debbie Mukamal (dmukamal@law.stanford.edu) by September 11, 2023 at 5:00 pm. The statement of interest should indicate relevant expertise. Elements used in grading: Attendance, Performance, Class Participation, Written Assignments, Final Paper.