Reentering the larger society following a prison term poses daunting challenges and restricted opportunities. For those anticipating the end of their … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2026
Former baseball players share knowledge of game
Jason Ferber and former Arizona Diamondback Chazz Meadows gave the SQ Giants and the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center community a rare treat by … [Read more...]
Stronger regulations on confined spaces for animals than incarcerated
The Animals Welfare Act regulates confined spaces for animals, but there is no such protection when it comes to incarcerated people. The … [Read more...]
SF 49ers’ annual visit
Hall-of-Famers, legends, and current players discuss criminal justice San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s relationship with the San Francisco … [Read more...]
Imagination, improvisation create beauty in miniature
An incarcerated man creates miniature furniture by hand. San Quentin resident Marcos “Sanchez” Valdivia employs imagination and … [Read more...]
Oakland’s new baseball team brings opportunity and hope
The Oakland Ballers, a professional baseball team founded in 2024, has a core principle of community involvement and is immediately giving Oakland … [Read more...]
Artificial intelligence adversely impacts jobs for parolees
Following their release from prison, returning citizens will find that employment opportunities are much different from the past. Job seekers will not … [Read more...]
Mentorship is a powerful part of rehabilitation
A mentor-mentee relationship is built on guidance, learning, and trust. When both sides communicate honestly and respect each other, the relationship … [Read more...]
Artwork in minimum security housing unit brings unity
Two residents turn their love for art into rehabilitation and a way to break down long-standing barriers. If a person walks around the dorm and … [Read more...]
CTF Soledad resident enjoys old-fashioned hobby
The arrival of the GTL tablet’s e-messaging at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation changed the way incarcerated persons … [Read more...]