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Fentanyl overdoses show effects

September 2, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Illicit opioid use causes life changing effects to society and incarcerates people by way of crime, addiction, and death.  Fentanyl is a very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HEALTHCARE Tagged With: fentanyl, Food and Drug Administration, Naloxone, Narcan, National Institute on Drug Abuse

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2024

August 26, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

The Robert E. Burton Adult Education Adult School at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center held a commencement ceremony for the 2024 graduating … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Graduation

SQ residents celebrate friend, mentor Bernard Moss

August 13, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Incarcerated people at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, as well as self-help volunteers, reflected on the loss of a unique, caring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Human Interest, Recently Posted

 Defy Ventures offers training in entrepreneurship while serving time

August 1, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

San Quentin’s Mount Tamalpais College sponsored an entrepreneurship workshop, with aspirations of bringing a curriculum to the prison. The Defy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner

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

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