San Quentin’s Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, in lieu of a food banquet for Easter on Palm Sunday, held an “un-banquet,” where residents donated … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2024
SB731 helps returned citizens find sense of normalcy with expungements, record sealing
SB 731, in effect since 2023, gives Californians the safety valve of expungement, which state law calls “records relief,” said an article by Jeanne … [Read more...]
Incarcerated women residents uses vocational training from prison to obtain jobs
Three incarcerated women who graduated an apprenticeship program while serving time found jobs once released, according to an article in The Seattle … [Read more...]
Fiscal watchdog tells California to close five more prisonsin report to legislature
California should close five more prisons to give taxpayers a potential $1 billion in annual savings, said the Legislature’s fiscal advisor, as … [Read more...]
SQ closes historic PIA mattress factory as part of changes
Mixed emotions arose as Prison Industry Authority’s (PIA) Mattress factory closes shop in San Quentin. The closure is part of the new Rehabilitation … [Read more...]
Kid CAT Juvenile Lifer Support Group
The Kid CAT Juvenile Lifer Support Group (JLSG) at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center began in 2013. The program was created from Michael Tyler’s … [Read more...]
SQ residents share inspiration
Many San Quentin residents may draw inspiration from role models to stay positive so to achieve their rehabilitation goals. What would help them find … [Read more...]
ROOTS program cultivates cultural healing across prison walls
Incarcerated and free members of the Bay Area Asian community met to build a shared vision of comprehensive community safety and healing. The two … [Read more...]
Research finds little hope for returned citizens searching for love with online dating sites
Josh Miller, 27, considers himself “a laid-back person who enjoys meeting new people,” his online dating profile said. “Spending time with my family … [Read more...]
SQ residents commemorate departed with third annual Mourning Our Losses ceremony
San Quentin held its third annual celebration of life, circumstance, brotherhood, and legacy. In the Mourning Our Losses event, residents and staff … [Read more...]