Since May 2020, educators, artists, and organizers – many returning citizens – say they are willing to write, edit and translate humanizing memorials … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2021
San Quentin News wins FIVE AWARDS
The California News Publishers Association recognized San Quentin News writers with five awards for articles published in 2020. Senior … [Read more...]
Treating Opioid Addiction in Prison
When COVID-19 shut down all California prisons for nearly a year, in-class treatment for prisoners with opioid addictions stopped. On Feb. 1, a … [Read more...]
San Quentin’s Rec Shack manager, Garvin “JoJo” E. Robinson transformed his life
The conversations and human connections made during his time as San Quentin’s Rec Shack manager helped Garvin “JoJo” E. Robinson transform his … [Read more...]
SQ DEAF COMMUNITY DURING COVID-19
A new community of unique deaf people arrived at San Quentin and had to endure a prison programming change plus a devastating COVID-19 … [Read more...]
IRS Stimulus checks for incarcerated are delayed
Stimulus checks from the IRS for incarcerated men and women across the country are experiencing delays, according to The Intercept. In addition, some … [Read more...]
Correspondence Programming Continues During COVID-19 Lockdowns
Lockdown pressures during the 14-month state of emergency at San Quentin State Prison did not mean all prisoners missed out on … [Read more...]
Deadliest Day in San Quentin’s History–August 21, 1971
The deadliest day in San Quentin’s history took place 50 years ago on Aug. 21, 1971. On a single day of violence, three guards and three prisoners … [Read more...]
You May Be Eligible For Resentencing Under New Penal Code 1170(d)(1)
Recent legislation allows convicted people to request the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the District Attorney to … [Read more...]
FREEDOM THROUGH FITNESS
A workout program started in prison has turned into a successful business training more than 200 formerly incarcerated people as physical … [Read more...]