Aron Kumar Roy

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...]

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...]

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...]

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

September 11, 2019 by Aron Kumar Roy

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

California’s out-state prisoners brought back

August 12, 2019 by Aron Kumar Roy

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

Quentin Cooks culinary program serves up big audience

July 15, 2019 by Aron Kumar Roy

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...]

SQ’s No Limits dance crew performs

July 9, 2019 by Aron Kumar Roy

“The EOP program has enriched my life” San Quentin’s No Limits Dance Crew raised the roof once again during their May performance. The crew … [Read more...]

Navigating the unexpected: Improv offers critical life skills

June 26, 2019 by Aron Kumar Roy

Roars of laughter filled the classroom as the Prison University Project (PUP) Improv Troupe put on the last of two performances for the spring … [Read more...]