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Pope Francis calls for hope in sentencing reform

April 20, 2022 by Charles Crow

Pope Francis has called for criminal sentencing that leaves incarcerated people with hope and provides a chance at redemption. “It’s right that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Religious Programs

Mixed reactions to ‘pay-to-stay’ jails in SoCal 

March 24, 2022 by Charles Crow

Some detainees pay $200 or more per day for creature comforts  In Southern California, “pay-to-stay” jails offer large private cells with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted Tagged With: county jail, Institutions, Los Angeles

NPR Lose Talent Due to Lack of Opportunities 

February 28, 2022 by Charles Crow

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“62% White, 15% Black/African American, 12% Asian American, and 7% Latino or Hispanic” NPR’s recent losses of talented Black and Latino program … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: money, NPR

Folsom women join Journalism Guild

December 19, 2021 by Charles Crow

SQNews’ Journalism Guild expands to Folsom Women’s Facility, aiming to bring new voices to the forefront of prison journalism In a history-making … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Folsom Women’s Facility, prison journalism, SQ Journalism Guild

Report: Solitary confinement adversely affects prisoners, staff alike

November 13, 2021 by Charles Crow

Study exposes long-term impact of ‘social deprivation’ Solitary confinement has serious long-term adverse effects on incarcerated people, their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Solitary confinement, Vera Institute of Justice

Federal judge issues vaccine mandate

November 11, 2021 by Charles Crow

Prison personnel and certain incarcerated workers required to be inoculated A federal judge has ordered all California prison employees entering a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: CDCR prisons, COVID-19

BOOK REVIEW: ‘American Dirt’ by Jeanine Cummins

October 30, 2021 by Charles Crow

A mother and her 8-year-old son flee northward from deep in southern Mexico. Hard on their heels is the cartel intent on their murders. Cut off from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book/Movie Reviews, Book/Movie Reviews Tagged With: book review

Virtual gala raises over $70,000 for SQNews operations

October 30, 2021 by Charles Crow

A virtual fundraising event in August raised over $70,000 to help finance the printing and distribution of the San Quentin News.  An online flyer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: San Quentin News Tagged With: Prison Media, San Quentin News, Wall City Magazine

Motivational Speaker Bob Goff Returned to San Quentin

August 27, 2021 by Charles Crow

Motivational speaker Bob Goff returned to San Quentin’s Chapel B in July with his annual message of inspiration for the prison’s residents. It was his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Health and Wellness, Human Interest, Prison Media, profile, Profiles, San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel

Prosecutors sue to block credit changes

July 31, 2021 by Charles Crow

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Forty-four of California’s 58 district attorneys have sued the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to block recent changes in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: District Attorney, prosecutors

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