En los 17 años que lleva encarcelado, José Herminio Pedroza Quiñones nunca se ha separado de su guitarra. "La música se ha convertido en mi mejor … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2019
Reos reincidentes ven más esperanzas de rehabilitarse en San Quentin
Algunos reos reincidentes ven más esperanzas de rehabilitarse si son transferidos a la Prisión Estatal de San Quentin, en California. Boris Tamayo … [Read more...]
Judge rules against unnecessary sleep intrusions
A federal judge has ordered Santa Rita jailers to stop unnecessarily disrupting the sleep of female prisoner for “pill call” at 2:30 a.m. and … [Read more...]
Prison and Jail Tour offers unique insight into incarcerated conditions
A group of college students got a first-hand, up-close look at the California prison system on a recent tour arranged by a former inmate. About 20 … [Read more...]
Program helps at risk youth through music
John Wallace went to jail and prison19 times, starting at age 18. Then he was sent to San Quentin, where he served two terms and started writing rap … [Read more...]
Significant improvements in prisoner health care expected from streamlining and automating CDCR medical data system
The prestigious HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence was given to the California Correctional Healthcare Services for developing an automated risk … [Read more...]
Cultural differences affect the way peoples’ sexual orientations are treated
Acting with Compassion and Truth (ACT) is a first of its kind of prison program that explores how cultural differences affect the way people with … [Read more...]
Governor Gavin Newsom appoints new players in three key CDCR positions
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced in late March three key appointments for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). All three … [Read more...]
Two Marin professional classic musicians join Zuill Bailey to perform at San Quentin
Grammy Award winning cellist, Zuill Bailey, returned to San Quentin State Prison’s Protestant Chapel for a third time to perform for an audience of … [Read more...]
The complicated role of a SQ Correctional Counselor
Youth offenders keep CCI V. Sibley's hands full Ask any prisoner about his or her experience with correctional counselors and the responses will … [Read more...]
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