“When I came here and saw the elderly population, I said, ‘God, well, why are they here? Our name is Corrections to correct deviant behavior (but) … [Read more...]
‘Decriminalize Mental Illness in New York’s Criminal Justice System’
The criminal justice systems needs to cut costs, and one of the main ways of doing that would be to decriminalize mental illness, according to the … [Read more...]
Report Sheds Light on the World’s Five Worst Prisons
Cruel and Inhumane Treatment Prisons are not supposed to be finishing schools, but some have achieved notoriety for being unspeakably cruel and … [Read more...]
D.A. Gascón Learns Human Side of Prison
In an unprecedented move, a California district attorney heard first-hand from a group of prisoners explaining that education and early intervention … [Read more...]
Inspirational Visit
Famed Ex-Editor Wilbert Rideau Of the Angolite Magazine Pays San Quentin News a Visit A man considered America’s most-honored prison journalist says … [Read more...]
San Quentin Jazz Concert Honors Black History Month
The Soulful Sounds of Seasoned Ensembles Toes were tapping and hands were clapping as a standing-room-only San Quentin audience celebrated Black … [Read more...]
Johnny Cash: Legendary Prison Reform Advocate
Country music star Johnny Cash spent years performing for prisoners all over America, including San Quentin, becoming a fervent and outspoken voice … [Read more...]
Prisoners Provide Vital Services for San Quentin
It’s not uncommon to see prisoners working with welding equipment around San Quentin. Maintenance workers are on call for emergencies on everything … [Read more...]
Journalist Finds Solidarity With Prisoners in Isolation
Last year, when California prisoners began refusing food in protest of the state’s solitary confinement practices, news organizations around the … [Read more...]
Group Opposes Prison Conditions
California prisons are still plagued with numerous problems, and the state needs to take steps to solve serious issues, according to a recent … [Read more...]