The policy of arrest and systematic incarceration of low-level offenders, wastes county jail resources needed for more serious offenders, and it … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
S.Q. Baseball Sophomores Have Positive Outlook
With last season’s baseball behind them, San Quentin’s baseball rookie players feel they now have the expertise with improvements in their game. There … [Read more...]
Kings Plan a Better Attitude this Season
Despite having a winning record last season, the 40 and over San Quentin Kings basketball team looks to build on its talents, and further improve on … [Read more...]
Junkyard Dogs Thump Warlocks 40 – 26 in All-Pro Football Classic
Trailing by six points in the second half, the Junkyard Dogs answered with 14 unanswered points, defeating the Warlocks 40-26 in the San Quentin All … [Read more...]
A Cautionary Tale About The Pitfalls of Parole
Convicted murderer Jesse Reed served nearly 2 ½ decades behind bars before his incarceration ended and he was set free. But something went wrong; he’s … [Read more...]
Some County Lockups Face State’s Crowding Problems
If county governments do not find alternative ways to deal with crime and punishment other than mass incarceration, the same problems Gov. Jerry Brown … [Read more...]
Research Confirms Children Respond Better to the Carrot Than the Stick
Researchers have found the use of dialogue, collaboration and mutual respect works better than punishment-based discipline for children with … [Read more...]
San Quentin Jazz Concert Honors Black History Month
The Soulful Sounds of Seasoned Ensembles Toes were tapping and hands were clapping as a standing-room-only San Quentin audience celebrated Black … [Read more...]
Alliance For Change is Making a Difference in San Quentin
San Quentin’s Alliance for CHANGE. brought new meaning to the words social justice as its 2012 class graduated. AFC is a program created to teach … [Read more...]
Johnny Cash: Legendary Prison Reform Advocate
Country music star Johnny Cash spent years performing for prisoners all over America, including San Quentin, becoming a fervent and outspoken voice … [Read more...]