The U.S. Department of Justice plans to rewrite its policy on protection for transgender prisoners, a move directed by President Donald Trump. In … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2026
Fatherhood in prison transcends generations
San Quentin residents prove that the power of fatherhood can transcend the distance and time that prison creates. Twice a week, Marcus Shepard and … [Read more...]
OIG finds multiple prisons out of compliance with court-mandated “heat plan”
Whether one believed in climate change or not, excessive heat in prisons has remained a reality that few incarcerated persons would regard with … [Read more...]
Exceptional conduct leads to sentence recall
Jemain Hunter, 48, paroled in December. He is a co-founder of Arms Down, a self-help, gun-violence prevention program at San Quentin Rehabilitation … [Read more...]
Residents seek out skilled job training at San Quentin
High demand for enormous artificial intelligence data centers has caused a construction boom, creating lucrative job opportunities for those with … [Read more...]
Study finds static case factors outweigh persons’ transformation
When parole boards focus on static factors, on minor slipups, and on the “optics” of granting parole in certain cases, discretionary parole systems … [Read more...]
La tasa de no reincidencia resalta el benéfico del programa DRP
En California, la tasa de reincidencia criminal ha disminuido un 78% acreditando este éxito a los programas de reinserción a la sociedad dentro de las … [Read more...]
San Quentin resident on how exercise helped his rehabilitation
Tyree Huntley has used discipline and exercise to transform his body, his mind, and the way he approaches life. To most objective observers, … [Read more...]
2025 parole board denials cost $1 billion to California taxpayers
By C.K. Gerhartsreiter In 2025, an important event happened Sept. 3 — the Wednesday after Labor Day — at a Board of Parole Hearings at some prison … [Read more...]
Longtime San Quentin volunteers left lasting impression across nation
By T.J. Marshall Admired members of San Quentin’s expanded community, Willis and Linda Rice said goodbye after 25 years of fellowship and … [Read more...]