Despite ongoing efforts in some states to reduce the prison population, the U.S. remains in a state of hyper-incarceration. Some estimate a current … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2026
Creative talents on display at San Quentin’s second film festival
The captive creativity and immense talent of San Quentin resident filmmakers shone through at the second annual San Quentin Film Festival Oct. 23-24. … [Read more...]
Pretrial diversion program offers rehabilitation outside of prison
An offender’s dream is to avoid jail, which is not always possible, but with public support, a new jail diversion program will increase their … [Read more...]
Kidney donors dream to play baseball in San Quentin comes true
The San Quentin Giants defeated the Southern California Grays, 17-5, and, 7-4 in a double-header that brought more to the field than baseball. On … [Read more...]
Prosecutor-initiated resentencing expands to Republican-led state
Justice reform continued to take shape out West as Utah became the first Republican-led state to implement Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing. “A … [Read more...]
Veterans play flag football on 9/11
To observe the 24th anniversary of 9/11, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, in conjunction with the SQ Football organization, hosted a game between … [Read more...]
Limited childcare in drug treatment programs concerns women
A woman’s right to choose between having custody of her children or substance abuse treatment is a difficult choice. April Lee was … [Read more...]
Lawyer’s unrealistic promises end in disbarment
As the California Supreme Court officially ordered the disbarment of Attorney Aaron Spolin, feelings of anxiety and anger revisited San Quentin … [Read more...]