On a sunny Bay Area day, six prosecutors took the time to make a two-hour trip from Santa Clara to San Quentin to discuss rehabilitation, sentence … [Read more...]
‘Blue and Blue’ law enforcement forum series, working toward understanding
In painting, mixing blue and blue colors just would create more of the same, but at San Quentin, mixing officers in blue and residents in blue created … [Read more...]
Over 100 residents recognized for accomplishments
Resident-led rehabilitation groups lead to 30% drop in disciplinary reports The mood in the Education Complex’s B-Building appeared positively … [Read more...]
Mount Tamalpais College offers advanced assessment test for English and Math
MTC students who pass newly offered assessment tests may now bypass prerequisites The Education Complex saw much bustling activity as Mount … [Read more...]
FACTS AND STATISTICS: Measuring recidivism countrywide becomes daunting task with varying data
The meaning of statistics can vary greatly according to their definition. A multiplicity of meanings applies to the metrics of recidivism, too, and … [Read more...]
SB731 helps returned citizens find sense of normalcy with expungements, record sealing
SB 731, in effect since 2023, gives Californians the safety valve of expungement, which state law calls “records relief,” said an article by Jeanne … [Read more...]
Research finds little hope for returned citizens searching for love with online dating sites
Josh Miller, 27, considers himself “a laid-back person who enjoys meeting new people,” his online dating profile said. “Spending time with my family … [Read more...]
ABE III teacher King talks about his journey to San Quentin
When the head of a prison asked him casually at a mutual friend’s birthday party to consider teaching at his carceral institution, he replied, “What? … [Read more...]
Governor Newsom and Prince of Norway visit the Q
Rumors of a high-level visit had haunted San Quentin all spring. Who would come? The governor? Perhaps the Prince of Norway? No one knew for sure … [Read more...]
Formerly incarcerated who received the right to vote largely failed to use it
Though millions of formerly incarcerated persons have regained their right to vote, in at least four states, they largely failed to register and go to … [Read more...]
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