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Jerry Welsh finds therapeutic benefit in his intricate beadwork

September 30, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

Gerald Welsh, 51, who has been incarcerated for 16 years, said he creates bead crafts for therapeutic reasons. “I find peace of mind and it is also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Featured Tagged With: arts, profile, Profiles

ARTS: Manuel Flores creates and donates to children with cancer

August 30, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

Artistic equipment: empty artist canvas on easel and paint brushes in a artist studio. Retro toned photo.

As a means of dealing with the stress of incarceration and the COVID-19 pandemic, a San Quentin prisoner creates and donates art to children with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS Tagged With: Art

California to Shut Down Remaining Youth Facilities by July 2023

June 29, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

California is set to shut down its remaining three youth facilities by July 2023, generating concerns over how to handle young offenders, the Los … [Read more...]

Filed Under: YOUTH OFFENDERS Tagged With: Institutions, Youth Offender, youth offenders

Cesar E. Chavez inspire reforms

March 31, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

“Si Se Puede!” (Yes, it can be done!), embodies the uncommon legacy Cesar E. Chavez left for millions of people around the world. “If you’re not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, PROFILE Tagged With: Back in the Day, Human Interest, laborers union, Profiles

Elderly San Quentin men struggle with COVID restrictions

March 31, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

George Derrick and Leonard King

After surviving the impact of COVID-19, incarcerated senior citizens are struggling to retain prior learning in academics, self-help groups, physical … [Read more...]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Most Read Tagged With: COVID-19, Disabled, elderly prisoners, Health and Wellness

Incarcerated juveniles suffer psychologically during COVID-19 lockdowns

March 31, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

Incarcerated juveniles around the nation are feeling the psychological pressures of being exposed to harsh solitary confinement conditions in the name … [Read more...]

Filed Under: COVID-19, YOUTH OFFENDERS Tagged With: COVID-19, Health and Wellness, Juvenile Justice, Mental Stimulation, youth offenders

CA SB 203 extends Miranda Rights protection

February 25, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

gavel court law

Being handcuffed and placed in the back of a squad car or questioned by seasoned detectives as a suspect can overwhelm teens and young children. Under … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, LEGAL Tagged With: Miranda rights

Hysterectomies alleged at Georgia ICE facility

December 31, 2020 by Edwin Chavez

Several immigrant women were deported back to their country of origin missing vital organs as well as a chance at the American dream. Immigrant women … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ICE - IMMIGRATION Tagged With: COVID-19, Immigration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, women

Inmigrantes denuncian histerectomías no autorizadas en centros de detención

December 31, 2020 by Edwin Chavez

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE

Varias mujeres inmigrantes fueron deportadas a sus países de origen tras haber sido detenidas por lCE y haber sufrido la pérdida de algunos de sus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ESPANOL, ICE - IMMIGRATION, SPANISH Tagged With: espanol, Immigration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Spanish, SQ Spanish Guild

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