AB 665 — Veterans who were convicted of a felony prior to January 1, 2015 who may have suffered various PTSD or other emotional issues as the result … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2018
After 22 years Antoine Brown is a free man
After receiving a commutation of his sentence from Gov. Jerry Brown, Antoine Brown became the latest Kid CAT member to be found suitable for … [Read more...]
Last RISE inmate graduation for Dante Callegari
Dante Callegari has announced his retirement after training hundreds of San Quentin inmates in modern construction technology (MCT). The announcement … [Read more...]
“THE BEHOLDING”
A rune composed by: Terral G. Hightower Inside your hearts the truth is hidden/ I dare not call them secrets for they are taboo-forbidden/ We share … [Read more...]
Rehabilitative efforts at KVSP
Inmates housed at Kern Valley State Prison’s D-Facility find themselves wedged between clashing cultures. A level IV, 180 design housing, it is one of … [Read more...]
Life coaching at Old Folsom State Prison
Who knew that an invitation to an Old Folsom State Prison Gavel Club (Gaveliers) meeting by a local life coach would lead to a new training course … [Read more...]
GED class develops handcrafted DNA
In a classroom at the California Rehabilitation Center in Norco, inmate students had an opportunity to do something “outside the box.” Instead of the … [Read more...]
Crisis and suicide prevention Brothers’ Keepers mission
When San Quentin inmate Robert Dubner took his life on Feb. 17, 2005, it stunned the prison community, especially his best friend, Marvin Mutch. “We … [Read more...]
Building lives through health and wellness TRUST
It was a bittersweet day at the 13th Annual San Quentin Teaching Responsibility Utilizing Sociological Training (TRUST) graduation ceremony August 16, … [Read more...]
Inmates win ethics bowl against college students
The California Correctional Institution (CCI) Mental Health Department sponsored an unusual event once again on Aug. 3. Last year, this group won an … [Read more...]