San Quentin residents observed Juneteenth with a skill and strength competition, including music, spoken word, and encouraging speeches. The … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2024
Multi-talented resident youth inspires
Rap artist looks to make good on his talents once released from prison Tierney “TJ” Shellmyer Jr., 26, has been incarcerated since 2023; he was … [Read more...]
Battle of the Blocks: A strong defense secures championship
San Quentin’s football season honored the California Model by competing in the Battle-of-the-Blocks round-robin championship. Each block recruited … [Read more...]
Federal Bureau of Prison shuts down FCI despite recent improvements
The Federal Bureau of Prisons announced the closure of a Northern California Women’s Facility, in the midst of improving conditions at the … [Read more...]
Self-improvement groups show what The ‘Q’ has to offer
Peer mentors held a prison-wide event to kick-start a program giving new arrivals to San Quentin a higher level of support for achieving … [Read more...]
Book Review: ‘The Fun Habit’ by Mike Rucker, PhD
In an era in which productivity and efficiency have prime value, Mike Rucker’s “The Fun Habit” served as a refreshing reminder of the importance of … [Read more...]
Education over incarceration demonstrates success in youth diversion, report finds
Youth diversion away from the criminal justice system for those accused of delinquent behavior is increasing nationwide, according to the Sentencing … [Read more...]
SB 731 Ayuda a unos residentes de CRSQ reintegrarse
Cientos de personas liberadas de CRSQ cada año tienen algo en común con millones de personas encarceladas en los EE.UU. — enfrentan limitaciones … [Read more...]
San Quentin residents commit to stopping domestic violence, heal in the process
The Healing, Empowerment, Accountability, Restoration and Transformation program known at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center as H.E.A.R.T., held its … [Read more...]
Mount Tamalpais College hosts Appreciation Day
Highlighting the power of higher education, the residents of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center celebrated teaching and learning in a Volunteer … [Read more...]