Bullying is a major problem in American schools, with many victims considering suicide, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Health and … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2015
Prison HIV/AIDS Deaths Declined From 2001 to 2010
Deaths of prison inmates from HIV/AIDS have declined steadily from 2001 to 2010, according to a report published by the U.S. Department of … [Read more...]
Public Gets Rare Glimpse of Art in Prison
On June 19 San Quentin was transformed into an international art gallery as part of a four-day art conference held primarily at the University of San … [Read more...]
New SQ Group Finds Its Roots in History
The shy and unassuming inmate Sa Tran told a packed room of spectators that he couldn’t believe he was standing before them and giving a speech. “My … [Read more...]
Sunday’s Best and a Special Vest
Do you recall the last time you ventured into a house of worship? Remember how that strong feeling of comfort embraced you as you walked through those … [Read more...]
A Trial for Grace by Jessica Pishko
I breezed through the novella A Trial for Grace, by Jessica Pishko (2015) in just a couple of days. It was an engaging read, a look at the life of a … [Read more...]
Interstellar directed by Christopher Nolan
Director Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar poses a question: what is more important, survival of an individual or survival of the species? The earth is … [Read more...]
Study Urges Prisons to Improve Visitations to Cut Recidivism
Prisons should take steps to improve inmate visitation, which significantly reduces recidivism, a university study concludes. “Revising visitation … [Read more...]
California Improves Discipline Policies for the Mentally Ill
California has changed policies to improve treatment for mentally ill inmates, officials have announced. The action is in response to a federal court … [Read more...]
24 Graduate From Centerforce Peer Health Education Class
Twenty four inmates graduated in June from Centerforce’s 12-week Peer Health Education training. There were two classes of 12 men; one on Tuesday, the … [Read more...]