Dozens of incarcerated men showed that they could guide their rage into power and transform themselves into peacemakers before a Nov. 21 audience that … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
Computer Coding Class Comes to San Quentin
The Last Mile’s program prepares inmates for good outside jobs Inmates enrolled in a computer coding class showcased their work at a press conference … [Read more...]
Centerforce Holds Graduation Ceremony
Forty inmates received certificates of completion in October after graduating from a peer health program taught by Centerforce. The graduation … [Read more...]
‘Curly Joe’ Inspires Others to Change
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation knows him as inmate James L. Burrell, #C34144. However, around San Quentin’s Vocational … [Read more...]
Nurse Raney Dixon’s Retirement
Nurse Raney Dixon retired at the end of December after more than 10 years at San Quentin. Members of the medical staff and co-workers of Dixon had … [Read more...]
Three-Strikers Learn What Leads to Release
There is a possibility that many of the nearly 9,000 Three-Strikers currently incarcerated in California will be eligible for parole in 2018. Many are … [Read more...]
‘Horrific’ Pepper Spray Use Prompts New Curb
A federal judge has sharply curbed the use of pepper spray on mentally ill California prisoners. U.S. District Judge Lawrence Karlton signed off Aug. … [Read more...]
Public Interest Attorney Wagner Cited for Advocacy
The American Constitution Society (ACS) has recognized a public interest attorney for his “advocacy on behalf of marginalized people.” Peter J. … [Read more...]
Law Banning Forced Sterilization Signed
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation banning forced and coerced sterilizations of women in California jails and prisons. The bill bans tubal … [Read more...]
Native Hawaiian Spiritual Group Celebrates Makahiki
“ALOOOOOOHA!” Damon Cooke greeted the guests and set the tone at the second annual Makahiki ceremony, on behalf of the Native Hawaiian Spiritual Group … [Read more...]
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