
Historical fiction gives account of the slave trade
By Juan Haines
Homegoing, a debut novel by Yaa Gyasi (2016), explores the unhealed wounds of slavery, compellingly rendered through several hundred years, seven generations, fourteen characters over a span of two … Read Full Article about Historical fiction gives account of the slave trade
Twelve CDCR prisons are in dire need of repair
Don Spector, Director of the Prison Law Office: “Prisons are literally crumbling” San Quentin’s West Block Twelve of California’s oldest prisons are in need of repair or replacement, according … Read Full Article about Twelve CDCR prisons are in dire need of repair
San Quentin workers donate more than $7,000 to non-profits
By Juan Haines
San Quentin workers donated more than $7,000 of their paychecks to two non- profit organizations selected by Warden Ron Davis that serve young people in the San Francisco Bay Area. “I took so much … Read Full Article about San Quentin workers donate more than $7,000 to non-profits
Study advances alternative form of criminal justice
By Juan Haines
A new study outlines a restorative justice strategy based on “public redemption” that the authors claim produces lower recidivism rates than traditional criminal justice punishment strategies. … Read Full Article about Study advances alternative form of criminal justice
Wall City Volume 2 Issue 2: Fighting Fire While Doing Time
Women battle to continue fighting fires after their releases Female firefighters on the front lines of California wildfires photo by David McNew/ AFP/Getty Images Many people are surprised to learn that nearly 10 percent of the incarcerated firefighters serving at California's 44 "fire camps" are women. Just like men, the women firefighters get the same…
Read Full ArticleA journey of recovery and reclamation for Officer Calvo
Correctional Officer Calvo with his kitchen crew Before coming to San Quentin, Correctional Officer Calvo was homeless and living on the streets, alcohol ruining his life. Calvo described … Read Full Article about A journey of recovery and reclamation for Officer Calvo
Filmmaking team premierès College Behind Bars at SQ
By Joe Garcia
Bard Prison Initiative (BPI) graduates celebrate at Taconic Correctional Facility in June 2017 Acclaimed filmmakers Sarah Botstein and Lynn Novick brought their latest effort, College Behind Bars, … Read Full Article about Filmmaking team premierès College Behind Bars at SQ
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La meta no es solo ganar un maratón sino ganar una batalla de vida
El 1000 Mile Running Club llevo a cabo la octava carrera anual de tres horas de entrenamiento con miras al maratón del mes de noviembre. Un promedio de 25 corredores […]
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21st century training for a brighter job future
By, Juan Haines and Michael Johnson, Senior Editor and Staff Writer. Top officials from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), as well as personnel from Governor Gavin Newsom’s […]
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Construction training offers increased job opportunities
A vocational program is changing lives and instilling hope for a positive future for San Quentin prisoners. The construction skills program enables prisoners to qualify for a number of career […]
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