Vegetables are a great source of nutrition and the gateway to good health, but the San Quentin Prison population is falling short in receiving this … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Correctional Guards Want Transfers From Facilities Connected to Valley Fever
California needs to “make it easier” for prison guards to transfer away from facilities where there is a danger of valley fever, the correctional … [Read more...]
Advocates Link Prison Arts-in-Corrections Program With Drop in Recidivism
Advocates say inmates who participated in Arts-in-Corrections and paroled are far less likely to return to prison. Since California claims the highest … [Read more...]
Inmates Hold Jehovah’s Witness Passover Memorial Service
As the sun went down on April 4, San Quentin’s Catholic Chapel opened its doors for a Jehovah’s Witness Passover memorial service. Lee Tomaselo, Doug … [Read more...]
Emotions Flow as San Quentin Shows Passion of The Christ
There were tears and a standing ovation as about 100 San Quentin inmates viewed a film on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. “I was extremely moved. … [Read more...]
S.Q. Congregation Celebrates Easter Banquet in Catholic Chapel
The congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church at San Quentin came together in celebration during their annual Easter Banquet. The banquet … [Read more...]
California Appeals Court Rules Felons ‘Physically’ In Possession of a Firearm Qualify as a Strike
The California Court of Appeals ruled that a felon “physically” in possession of a firearm qualifies as a third strike under the state’s for Three … [Read more...]
State’s Prison Agency Predicts 10,000 More Inmates in Five Years
The California prison population is expected to grow by 10,000 inmates in five years, according to forecasts from the state’s prison agency. The … [Read more...]
American Bar Association Suggests Need To Start Reducing Excessive Criminalization
America needs to curb excessive criminalization of its people, according to the chair of the American Bar Association. “Reducing over-criminalization … [Read more...]
Research Links Family Connections With Fewer Behavioral Problems
Research suggests that incarcerated youth who receive visits, phone calls and letters have fewer behavior problems and perform better in school. The … [Read more...]