Investments in education, full employment, housing and substance abuse treatment for ex-offenders are the best way to promote public safety, according … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
Prisoner Teaches Others the Skills of Construction Work
San Quentin inmate Wendell Forest has worked at several prisons in the construction trade; now he pays it forward by teaching others what his stepdad … [Read more...]
VVGSQ Scholarship Award
San Quentin veterans presented scholarships to three high school students for essays on how their parents’ military service influenced their … [Read more...]
California Innocence Project Lawyers Fight to Free 12 Prisoners
Twelve California prison inmates are working to gain their freedom, thanks to the help of a group of lawyers called the California Innocence … [Read more...]
Prison Realignment Causing Changes in Prisoner Profiles
‘Counties are incarcerating the vast majority of newly sentenced felons’ Prison realignment is compounding overcrowding at California’s county jails, … [Read more...]
Memorial Service Held To Honor Passing of 6 Men
On June 14, about 60 men in blue gathered in San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel, for a memorial service held in honor of Ron Taylor, Jessie “Blue” Wells, … [Read more...]
San Quentin Giants Went on a Mission to Win
Jeff Dumont pitched seven durable innings and struck out four batters as the San Quentin Giants topped the outside baseball Missions team, 6-3. “I … [Read more...]
Kings’ Defense Prevails
The San Quentin Kings’ defense overcame bad shooting to beat an unnamed outside team 67-44. The Kings normally stellar three-point shooters couldn’t … [Read more...]
First Iron Man Event in San Quentin
NBC may have American Ninja Warrior, but San Quentin now has its own test of agility, strength, and endurance. On July 4th, the first ever Ironman … [Read more...]
All-Madden Flag Football Coaches Look for Talent
San Quentin’s All Madden Flag Football team is sorting through new talent to gear up for another winning season. With the opening of West Block as a … [Read more...]