Three criminal justice organizations are campaigning for more clemency initiatives. “The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) and … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2017
Counselors recognized at 11th Annual Recovery Day
Seven San Quentin inmates have completed a three-year intensive program qualifying them as addiction recovery counselors. They were recognized at the … [Read more...]
Pups on Parole celebrate its 10th anniversary with 478 dogs adopted
The Pups on Parole program at California Correctional Center (CCC) celebrated its 10th anniversary, with 478 dogs adopted so far. The program partners … [Read more...]
SQ screens Mully, the man who saved more the 13,000 children
In the 1990s, Charles Mully began reaching out to more than 100,000 orphans struggling in the slums of Kenya. Now, because of his efforts, more than … [Read more...]
Quentin Cooks gets standing ovation from 30 wardens
Thirty California prison wardens joined in a rare standing ovation for an extraordinary … [Read more...]
14th annual Health Fair held under smoky skies
Smoke from the North Bay wildfires loomed over San Quentin, but it failed to derail the 14th Annual TRUST Health Fair. Despite the poor air quality, … [Read more...]
Beauty Behind Bars visits San Quentin Prison
Beauty Behind Bars, a female self-esteem program, entered a men’s prison to share how they overcame trauma. Normally, Beauty Behind Bars seeks to free … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of Music rocks out at San Quentin
San Quentin welcomed back several Bay Area musicians who performed “oldies” hits in the prison’s Catholic chapel in September. The organization Bread … [Read more...]
San Quentin celebrates life achievements of Arnulfo Garcia
Traditional Mexican music, accompanied by rhythmic hand clapping, made San Quentin’s Catholic chapel a place of festive eulogy in tribute to Arnulfo … [Read more...]
Memorial for the remembrance of the late Mr. Mose “Mo” Bowman
A memorial was held on July 28 in San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel for the late Mose “Mo” Bowman, who passed away on June 13 at the age of 72. Bowman … [Read more...]