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Where slick lines and poetic provocation converge

April 22, 2022 by Aron Kumar Roy

George “Mesro” Coles-El is engaging in social justice reform through art. His two preferred mediums of art are graffiti and poetry. “My main … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts

Ronnie Murillo transforms trash into treasures

November 18, 2021 by Aron Kumar Roy

Ronnie “Conejo” Murillo is applying his newly acquired math skills to construct unique pieces of art. Having been a craftsperson since his high … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Recently Posted Tagged With: arts

Banksy mural turns old British jail into historic treasure

July 31, 2021 by Aron Kumar Roy

A mural on a former British jail has triggered efforts to preserve the building from developers. The Reading Gaol jail was up for sale, but a bid … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Art

Incarcerated cooks learn top notch skills as they reenter the workforce

January 2, 2020 by Aron Kumar Roy

A class of men incarcerated at San Quentin graduated from a cooking course aimed at teaching them topnotch skills for reintegration into the workforce … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Most Read, Prison Programs, Recently Posted Tagged With: Quentin Cooks

A journey of recovery and reclamation for Officer Calvo

November 14, 2019 by Aron Kumar Roy

Before coming to San Quentin, Correctional Officer Calvo was homeless and living on the streets, alcohol ruining his life. Calvo described himself … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Featured, Human Interest, Recently Posted Tagged With: journey of recovery, Officer Calvo

Professional healthcare workers showed up at San Quentin

October 23, 2019 by Aron Kumar Roy

Personal well-being was the theme of the day at San Quentin’s 16th Annual Health Fair. A diverse array of professionals from the healthcare … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Health and Wellness, Health Care, Recently Posted Tagged With: Aron Kumar Roy, healthcare, SQ Health Fair

Re:Store Justice starts 5-year restorative justice pilot program

September 11, 2019 by Aron Kumar Roy

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A live internet joint press conference involving San Quentin State Prison and CDCR officials in Sacramento announced a five-year restorative justice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Criminal Justice, Recently Posted Tagged With: Aron Kumar Roy, criminal justice reform, Restore Justice

California’s out-state prisoners brought back

August 12, 2019 by Aron Kumar Roy

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The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced that it has ended the practice of housing prisoners in out-of-state facilities. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Featured, Legal, Recently Posted Tagged With: Aron Roy, California Prisoners, cdcr, legal

Landmark Prop.57 ruling: In re McGhee

July 15, 2019 by Aron Kumar Roy

Petitioner Tijue Mcghee with his legal guide Rudy Wilkins

A California appeals court has ruled that the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has improperly denied parole hearings to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Legal, Most Read Tagged With: cdcr, In re McGhee, prop. 57

Quentin Cooks culinary program serves up big audience

July 15, 2019 by Aron Kumar Roy

Graduate Derry Brown receiving certificate from Chef Huw Thorton

A documentary filmmaker spent a year in San Quentin filming a cooking program as it progressed. He found that learning high-end culinary arts changed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Prison Programs Tagged With: Aron Roy, Quentin Cooks

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