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Jorge Cuevas breathes life into his Minionsthrough the ancient Japanese art of Origami News flash; San Quentin has been invaded by Minions! Resident Jorge Cuevas creates the lovable characters based on the popular movies as a pastime. “During my incarceration I knew that I was going to do a lot of time” said Cuevas. “So I asked myself; what I can do in order to survive in here? How can … Read Full Article
When Anxiety Strikes by: Jessie Milo
Saying goodbye to a legend and embracing his legacy
In my journey with the San Quentin News, some extraordinary people have challenged me, and touched and changed my life. Captain Sam Robinson is one of those extraordinary people. He is beyond inspirational. Robinson embodies what it means to be truly human. In this dichotomy of “cops and robbers,” or in this environment, correctional officers versus convicts, the Captain rises well above political … Read Full Article
California offender records to be sealed under new law – SB 731
By Henry Ortiz Reprinted by permission from Marin Independent Journal If the goal is to make California safer, the state took major step in the right direction last month after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed groundbreaking legislation that gives people who have been arrested or convicted of a crime a genuine chance to turn their lives around. Having spent 18 years living inside our state’s … Read Full Article
END of an ERA as SQ Public Information Officer Sam Robinson retires
December 31 marked the last day of a year and the last day of an era. Captain Samuel Robinson walked out of San Quentin State Prison to end his 26-year career with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Robinson went from walking the tiers of Death Row to managing one of the most innovative programs that ever existed inside a prison. His well-deserved retirement sends him to … Read Full Article
A DAY OF HEALING
San Quentin News hosts violence prevention symposium San Quentin held its first violence prevention symposium, the Day of Healing, in the Garden Chapel on Nov. 4. An intimate offender/victim dialog ensued between currently and formerly incarcerated individuals and survivors of violent crimes. The Mend Collaborative, an organization rooted in a restorative justice perspective, co-hosted the … Read Full Article
Judges, lawyers get firsthand look at incarceration
A large group of judges and lawyers visited San Quentin on Nov. 2 to gain understanding about a place where some of the people they sentence may end up residing. The judges had been instructed by CDCR not to disclose their names to the SQ residents. But during their visit the group was impressed by the openness and candor of the incarcerated men who guided their tour. After … Read Full Article
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Victim Offender Education Group back in business
A self-help group aimed at unearthing the harm caused by crime has returned to San Quentin after a 26-month lull. The program, called Victim Offender Education Group (VOEG, pronounced “vogue”), is looking to train new residents as facilitators, according to the Insight Prison Project. VOEG was originally for adult incarcerated men, but it has expanded to youth, women, … Read Full Article
Newsom signs bill expanding free phone calls
California prisoners will be able to make free phone calls to family and friends effective Jan. 1, 2023. That is thanks to SB 1008, the Keep Families Connected Act, signed into law Sept. 29 by Gov. Gavin Newsom. California families spend an estimated $68.2 million every year for phone calls with the incarcerated, said Worth Rises, a nonprofit working to dismantle the prison … Read Full Article
TransMetro offers free transportation to prisoner families
Families of incarcerated people in California are now receiving free transportation services to attend in-person visits. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has formed a partnership with TransMetro to provide transportation to all adult corrections facilities. They provide free transportation for families and loved ones of the incarcerated persons housed … Read Full Article
San Francisco Giants mental health team visits SQ
Mental health was the topic of a recent panel discussion of sports figures inside and outside of San Quentin State Prison. Panelists included former major league baseball player Drew Robinson, San Francisco Giants Director of Mental Health Dr. Shana A., and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Emily P. The audience included San Quentin A’s players and coaches. The guests were able to reach … Read Full Article
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END of an ERA as SQ Public Information Officer Sam Robinson retires
December 31 marked the last day of a year and the last day of an era. Captain Samuel Robinson walked out of San Quentin State Prison to end his 26-year career with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Robinson went from walking the tiers of Death Row to managing one of the most innovative programs that ever existed inside a prison. His well-deserved retirement sends him to … Read Full Article
A DAY OF HEALING
San Quentin News hosts violence prevention symposium San Quentin held its first violence prevention symposium, the Day of Healing, in the Garden Chapel on Nov. 4. An intimate offender/victim dialog ensued between currently and formerly incarcerated individuals and survivors of violent crimes. The Mend Collaborative, an organization rooted in a restorative justice perspective, co-hosted the … Read Full Article
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