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Archives for May 2019

Californians divided over results from criminal justice reforms

May 12, 2019 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

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A debate is growing on the impact of criminal justice reforms in California. Widely differing views are surfacing on reforms approved by California … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, POLITICS Tagged With: cdcr, criminal justice, Prison Media, Prop 47

Illinois offers young offenders hope

May 12, 2019 by lloyd payne

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Most young adults who are serving long-term sentences can apply for parole in Illinois under a new law. “The historic legislation will create a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Illinois, young offenders, Youth Offender

As hunger strikes continue in ICE detention centers court issues decree to stop force feeding certain individuals

May 12, 2019 by Administrators

A judge has ordered the federal government to stop force-feeding detainees on a hunger-strike at an El Paso, Tex., immigration … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: hunger strike, ICE, Immigrants

A Mother’s Day never forgotten for Ayoola Mitchell

May 12, 2019 by Marcus Henderson

On Mother’s Day in 2010, Ayoola Mitchell’s middle son, D.V., was murdered in Oakland. His killer was never found. Fifteen months before that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Ayoola Mitchell, mothers day, Oakland, Rehabilitation Corner

SQ Student-Athlete of the Month: Jason Robinson

May 12, 2019 by Aaron Taylor

Jason “The Panamanian Panther” Robinson has played for both the SQ Warriors and Kings. He’s coached a team (No Fair Ones) to a championship in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: draymond green, jason robinson, sports, student athlete

Finding freedom on the field with soccer on Lower Yard

May 9, 2019 by Aaron Taylor

Oscar ‘Flaco’ Aguilar is a member of the San Quentin Earthquakes Soccer Club. He was convicted of murder and given a life sentence, how- ever, he’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: SPORTS

San Quentin’s 52nd annual Native American Pow Wow

May 6, 2019 by Marcus Henderson

Native American spiritual leaders from across California and the na- tion brought the spirit of family and the traditional healing dances to San … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: fancy dancers, native american, pow wow, Religious Programs

California legislators consider voting rights for parolees

May 6, 2019 by Jesse Vasquez

This year, California legislators will decide whether a constitutional amendment to restore voting rights to people on parole can be on the ballot for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 2020, Inmate, rights, vote

Artist and mentor Pat Mahoney retires

May 6, 2019 by Juan Haines

Pat Mahoney spent the last 40 years coming inside San Quentin to mentor incarcerated artists on the finer points of art; however, he’s best known as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: arts, pat Mahoney, Rehabilitation Corner, retirement

Google attends San Quentin mixer

May 6, 2019 by Administrators

The morning of April 11 started with fun and games with participants from Google.org and incarcerated coding students as a way to socialize. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Most Read Tagged With: Code.7370, Google, Google.org, michael johnson, Rehabilitation Corner, tlm

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