In keeping with old traditions, departments of corrections across the country continue to suppress the purchases and possession of book titles that … [Read more...]
Estado mental en tiempos de navideños
Una de las últimas encuestas realizadas en los años más resientes por National Alliance on Mental Illness, Director Médico Ken Duckworth en la página … [Read more...]
50-year-old non-profit provides incarcerated-trained service dog to disabled person
One dog at a time is being trained in the shadow of a notorious cellblock at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, where lies an oasis of tranquility, … [Read more...]
Families shoulder billions in costs for incarcerated loved ones
A report published by FWD.us, a criminal justice advocacy group in Atlanta, Georgia, noted that families shoulder an estimated $350 billion a year as … [Read more...]
Self-inflicted deaths in prison increased 70% over 20 years
Every 11 minutes, a person commits suicide in the United States, some while in prison. According to reports from the Bureau of Justice and the … [Read more...]
Kwanzaa: a reflection of principles through culture and community
San Quentin residents spoke about what three of the seven principles of Kwanzaa mean to them, giving their perspectives on community and … [Read more...]
CDCR terminates weight loss drug program
The line of incarcerated individuals at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center waiting to receive injectable medication on Tuesday mornings recently got … [Read more...]
Stronger regulations on confined spaces for animals than incarcerated
The Animals Welfare Act regulates confined spaces for animals, but there is no such protection when it comes to incarcerated people. The … [Read more...]
Imagination, improvisation create beauty in miniature
An incarcerated man creates miniature furniture by hand. San Quentin resident Marcos “Sanchez” Valdivia employs imagination and … [Read more...]
Mentorship is a powerful part of rehabilitation
A mentor-mentee relationship is built on guidance, learning, and trust. When both sides communicate honestly and respect each other, the relationship … [Read more...]
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