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San Quentin celebrates Juneteenth

July 15, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

San Quentin residents observed Juneteenth with a skill and strength competition, including music, spoken word, and encouraging speeches.  The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS Tagged With: Juneteenth

Multi-talented resident youth inspires

July 14, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Rap artist looks to make good on his talents once released from prison Tierney “TJ” Shellmyer Jr., 26, has been incarcerated since 2023; he was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Human Interest Tagged With: Crenshaw High, Essence Goldman, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, Tierney “TJ” Shellmyer Jr., Tierney Shellmyer

Newly paroled residents face challenges and obstacles in reentry

June 18, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

David Cowen (right) talks about the challenges he faced during his re-entry process

People who leave prison face challenges such as mental stability, drug use, and staying connected to family. Incarceration can have an impact on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PAROLE & HEARINGS, RE-ENTRY, Recently Posted

Prison Fellowship connects residents with spirituality at San Quentin

June 18, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

The Prison Fellowship Academy held its second annual graduation in San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel. PFA is a Christian-based rehabilitation program … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, Religious Programs

Meet SQ Journalism Guild instructor Lisa Armstrong

June 17, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

A college professor reaches out to incarcerated people, helping former and current imprisoned people tell their story. Lisa Armstrong is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, PRISON PROGRAMS, Recently Posted

Happy Father’s Day

June 16, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Father’s Day offers an opportunity for the incarcerated to reflect on gender, culture, and the struggles of parenting behind bars.  The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS, Recently Posted

North Block residents start in-block self-help groups

May 16, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

In the midst of reimaging San Quentin, self-help groups are made available in North, South, and West Block housing units, due to long waiting lists. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner

Death Row minister believes in becoming a better friend while serving the condemned

January 22, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Death Row minister Chitoka Webb finds comfort and ease in life experiences, through religious leadership, and health. Webb, 48, is a Presbyterian … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DEATH ROW, Recently Posted, Religious Programs Tagged With: Chitoka Webb, Death Row, Marin Independent Journal

‘Carveouts’ excluded from justice reform

January 22, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Large categories of incarcerated people are being excluded from criminal justice reforms because of their convictions of specified crimes, the Prison … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Recently Posted Tagged With: Prison Policy Initiative

Preventive efforts found to lower crime rates

January 21, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

An 18-month-long law enforcement collaboration with community programs resulted in a drop in serious and violent crime rates. Sacramento Police … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Recently Posted Tagged With: Kathy Lester, Sacramento, violence prevention

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