After surviving the impact of COVID-19, incarcerated senior citizens are struggling to retain prior learning in academics, self-help groups, physical … [Read more...]
Incarcerated juveniles suffer psychologically during COVID-19 lockdowns
Incarcerated juveniles around the nation are feeling the psychological pressures of being exposed to harsh solitary confinement conditions in the name … [Read more...]
The case of Von Staich with incarcerated people at SQ
Legal tools A California appeals court has ordered San Quentin to significantly reduce the prison’s population and take steps to protect the … [Read more...]
COVID-19 vaccinations in CDCR
Makeshift vaccination stations were erected on San Quentin’s West Block yard in late January to provide those 65 and older and other vulnerable … [Read more...]
ICE detention centers cause COVID crisis levels
Immigrants not only face detention and deportation. They also face a high likelihood of contracting COVID-19 while under the custody of the … [Read more...]
NY’s Department of Corrections responsible for minority deaths
Lack of COVID-19 testing in New York’s Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) is to blame for 80% of minority deaths and an … [Read more...]
Outbreak spike in Folsom spark disagreement over its cause
Disagreement has been reported over the cause of a spike in Covid-19 cases at Folsom State Prison. Several prisoners blamed some correctional … [Read more...]
Cutting SQ population in half is a risky job
San Quentin’s H-Unit Dormitory living San Quentin is on the verge of a monumental change after a state appellate court ordered the prison to slice … [Read more...]
Hysterectomies alleged at Georgia ICE facility
Several immigrant women were deported back to their country of origin missing vital organs as well as a chance at the American dream. Immigrant women … [Read more...]
PIA shifted its focus to COVID-19 care
An emergency medical team and housing facility provided critical care for San Quentin’s sickest patients suffering from California’s deadliest prison … [Read more...]