Archives for April 2018

Female parolees’ hard road to successful re-entry

April 18, 2018 by Marcus Henderson

Following her parole, Davina, 50, got a temporary job on a website contract, but her parole officer insisted that she find full-time work because, he … [Read more...]

California aims to restore the right to vote for felons

April 18, 2018 by Rahsaan Thomas

California is joining the nationwide trend aimed at restoring the right to vote to convicted felons. A nonprofit called Initiate Justice is seeking … [Read more...]

Black History Month hosts Basketball Skills Challenge on Lower Yard

April 18, 2018 by Aaron Taylor

For Black History Month San Quentin hosted a Basketball Skills Challenge, where prisoners showcased their agility and coordination on the Lower … [Read more...]

Architect dedicating career to improve prison living conditions

April 18, 2018 by Salvador Solorio

Architect Ken Ricici has dedicated his career to improving the environment for the incarcerated. He has been designing safer and more humane jails … [Read more...]

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

April 18, 2018 by Juan Haines

When Ursula K. Le Guin died earlier this year, she left her fans a rich history of literature. In much of that literature she tackled humankind’s … [Read more...]

Singer/songwriter Neda Boin brings inspiration to SQ

April 16, 2018 by Kevin Sawyer

There is a way to change anger and fear to love, singer-songwriter Neda Boin told an audience of San Quentin prisoners and outside guests. For her, it … [Read more...]

Art Prison Program

April 14, 2018 by Forrest Lee Jones

California prisoners are learning art behind prison walls and it’s transforming their lives, reports the New York Times. They are creating artistic … [Read more...]

Corcoran Resilience Program

April 13, 2018 by Forrest Lee Jones

Inmates at California State Prison, Corcoran are experiencing healing through a restorative justice program called Building Resilience. At least 50 … [Read more...]

New California youth offender bills

April 11, 2018 by San Quentin News Contributor

California legislators are introducing two new bills that will affect accomplices of felony murder and youth offenders under SB 260, 261, and AB … [Read more...]

Robot Chatbot Lawyer for Refugees

April 10, 2018 by Wayne Boatwright

Robolawyer-chatbot tool to complete anti-deportation and immigration paperwork. The use of robolawyer-chatbots promises to be a significant advance in … [Read more...]