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El periodo posterior al COVID-19

October 31, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

En el estado de California muchos prisioneros perdieron la vida y otros apenas sobrevivieron la pesadilla dehaber sido infectados con el virus del … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Español, Health and Wellness, Health Care, Spanish Tagged With: COVID-19, Health Care

Tres prisiones juveniles cierran en California

October 31, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

El periódico L.A. Times reporta que California esta lista para cerrar sus últimas instituciones de detención juvenil en julio del 2023. En el … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Español, Spanish, Youth Offender Tagged With: juvenile justice system, SQ News Espanol, SQ Spanish Guild

Arthur Yeary brings people and animals to life

October 29, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

San Quentin State Prison has a diverse population of artists who work in a variety of styles and mediums. Each edition of SQ News seeks to highlight … [Read more...]

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

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, Profiles Tagged With: arts, profile

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: CDCR, Criminal Justice, Institutions, Prison Reform, Youth Offender Tagged With: 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: Back in the Day, Español, Featured, Human Interest, Profiles Tagged With: laborers union

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: CDCR, Health and Wellness, Health Care, Most Read Tagged With: COVID-19, Disabled, elderly prisoners

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: Health and Wellness, Health Care, Juvenile Justice, Mental Health, Mental Stimulation Tagged With: COVID-19, 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, Legal Tagged With: Miranda rights

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