Prisoners’ rights groups are concerned about the use of new surveillance technology in U.S. prisons and jails, and they are sounding the alarm about … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2022
Mount Tamalpais College accreditation confirmed
For the first time in history, an independent, fully-accredited college exists inside a prison. Mount Tamalpais College (Mt. Tam), … [Read more...]
New ‘restorative’ pilot program creates opportunities for returning citizens
California invested $28.5 million in rehabilitation programs established by the formerly incarcerated, in a move to lower the state prison’s … [Read more...]
San Quentin veterans find healing in Shakespeare
The Shakespeare for Social Justice Program and Veterans Healing Veterans — from the Inside Out — presented “The Field” on Dec. 16 in the ARC … [Read more...]
Shakespeare groups provide opportunities for creative expression
The San Quentin Shakespeare Group performed scenes from Othello and original theater pieces in front of an audience of over 60 supporters and … [Read more...]
Federal Pell Grants revived for prisoners after nearly three decades
New regulations will allow incarcerated students to qualify for federal financial aid for college in the form of Pell Grants beginning in July of … [Read more...]
College distance learning brings higher education opportunities to prisoners
Nothing about the study hall looks unusual — college students quietly busy themselves at desks, colorful educational posters decorate the walls, an … [Read more...]
Awards ceremony honors formerly incarcerated
Dwayne Mack had spent 20 years collectively in state prisons when he turned his love of performing into his own play production company called Mack … [Read more...]
Traumatic brain injury linked to incarceration
The Compassion Prison Project (CPP) is spearheading a campaign designed to help bring awareness to the connection between traumatic brain injuries … [Read more...]
A letter to the San Quentin population: From the editors of the Informed Patient
It’s been an honor to communicate with you through our patient newsletter, “The Informed Patient: A San Quentin Newsletter” for the past 21 months. … [Read more...]
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