San Quentin residents, staff, and outside guests enjoyed an afternoon of fine dining at the graduation ceremony for the newest members of Quentin … [Read more...]
Brandishing gun more serious than stabbing
According to data from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, simply brandishing a firearm while committing a crime in … [Read more...]
Annual Literacy Symposium discusses strategies to end the school to prison pipeline
The Peer Literacy Mentor Program held its second annual literacy symposium in its continued efforts to tackle the ongoing problems surrounding reading … [Read more...]
Farmer’s market being seeded
Nearly 1,000 residents at San Quentin signed a petition expressing their desire to see a farmer’s market installed at the facility. Imagine being … [Read more...]
Cultural expression through events brings unity and commonality
San Quentin residents develop tolerance, unity, and identity through freedom to express and celebrate their cultural heritages. Cultural … [Read more...]
San Quentin resident no longer ashamed of being himself
By Jason L. Jackson A life sentence once meant that prison would be the place a man lived and died. Today, there is hope for many. Nearly three … [Read more...]
Freedom defined by the incarcerated
By Jason L. Jackson In a world of cages and captivity, loss and limitation, formerly and currently incarcerated men share their perspectives on … [Read more...]
Stressful prison environments unhealthful
By Jason L. Jackson Exposure to violent, stressful environments contributes to chronic disease and shortened lifespans. A majority of … [Read more...]
Families cope with absence of male figure in home
By Jason L. Jackson More than one million men are currently incarcerated in state and federal prisons throughout the United States, leaving … [Read more...]
San Quentin forum focuses on parole board, healthcare
Jason L. Jackson, Staff Writer San Quentin held its healthcare forum inside a packed chapel full of incarcerated residents. The forum was hosted by … [Read more...]