Archives for January 2022

But U.S. still leads world in global incarceration rates

January 15, 2022 by John Krueger

Louisiana has recorded the highest incarcerated rate in the world, with California not far behind, Prison Policy Initiative … [Read more...]

‘Safehouse Philly’ case moves forward

January 15, 2022 by Joshua Grant

A legal battle is underway attempting to legalize Safehouse facilities that safely dispense drugs legally to addicts in efforts to decriminalize … [Read more...]

JPay ordered to pay $6 million for fraudulent practices

January 15, 2022 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Fraudulent practices were detected by a federal agency, concerning debit cards given to recently released prisoners. JPay, a company owned by a … [Read more...]

Quint Clark’s comic styling brings the funnies to SQNews

January 14, 2022 by Edwin Chavez

SQNews continues to discover talented incarcerated men who express themselves through the gift of art. Quinterrious Clark, 48, a San Quentin … [Read more...]

Reentry hope waiting for vets

January 14, 2022 by Marcus Henderson

SQNews holds Q&A with Kayla Owen, Case Manager for HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County What do you want the incarcerated veterans to … [Read more...]

Prisoner uses life experience to teach young men

January 14, 2022 by Kevin D. Sawyer

After decades of incarceration, personal study and self-exploration, Harry Goodall Jr. decided it was time to own up to the part he played in his … [Read more...]

Chef offers second chance to former felons

January 14, 2022 by Randy Hansen

Restaurateur tackles unemployment among formerly incarcerated Kurt Evans is a chef, restaurateur, activist and educator who is helping … [Read more...]

Supreme Court considers ministers’ presence in death chamber during execution

January 14, 2022 by Timothy Hicks

A Death Row inmate’s religious request to have his pastor place hands on him during his execution is being examined by Supreme Court Justices, said … [Read more...]

Victims and prosecutors angered by transfers of condemned prisoners

January 14, 2022 by Vincent O'Bannon

Prisoners sentenced to death can now be transferred to other California prisons, according to the California Department of Corrections and … [Read more...]

SF public defenders protest delays, court closures

January 14, 2022 by Joshua Grant

San Francisco public defenders gathered outside City Hall in protest of court closures and delays that continue through the COVID-19 era — in … [Read more...]