Feeling Worthless Growing up, I never thought that it would actually bother me that I didn’t have a dad. I figured he would eventually call. When he … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2017
Stockton youth facility combats recidivism
Incarcerated youth in a Stockton correctional facility learn computer skills to combat recidivism. “A bunch of computers were...donated to an East … [Read more...]
California juvenile facilities ill-equipped to handle disabled youths
California juvenile detention facilities are ill-equipped to provide disabled youths with the necessary care to rehabilitate, according to Freya Pitts … [Read more...]
Substance Abuse Program makes its way into SQ
A new program at San Quentin sponsored by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) seeks to use an array of proven methods … [Read more...]
Inmates train rescue dogs to become adoptable
Prisoners who train therapy dogs have made a supportive connection with a teenage cancer patient through a program called Pawsitive Change. Dogs are … [Read more...]
Exonerated man dies 10 months after release
An innocent man, who was exonerated and released after spending 18 years in prison, died 10 months later in December of 2016. Luther Ed Jones Jr., 71, … [Read more...]
A champion for underdogs retires to pursue lifelong dream
After working 17 years within the California penal system, Tom Bolema, 66, is set to shift his focus from working with inmates to working on his home, … [Read more...]
Former Air Force Captain returns to San Quentin to teach
Dr. L. Marez could probably teach just about anywhere, but she returned to a place she loves to teach — San Quentin State Prison. She said she has … [Read more...]
Quentin Cooks grads serve six-course meal
Sixty-eight confirmed guests attended the April graduating class of the “Quentin Cooks” held in the H-Unit mess hall. The graduating class prepared … [Read more...]
Prop. 57 optimistic mood was short-lived
Secretary Scott Kernan of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation listened to suggestions from San Quentin inmates about awarding time … [Read more...]
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