students displayed their talents in poetry, rap and original songs in an Open Mic event. “Open Mic is a way to give back to our students and … [Read more...]
California to shutter more prison facilities
California has sets it sights on closing two operating prisons, as well as enacting cutbacks at six other prisons, as the state continues its … [Read more...]
Legal loopholes enable bail bond firms to avoid forfeiture payments
Some bail bonds companies in a few states pocket the money clients’ paid them instead of paying the court the amount of forfeited bail, the Prison … [Read more...]
Dehumanizing labels adversely affect returning citizens
State lawmakers, an international organization and a non-profit all advocate to change the negative labeling of incarcerated people as “felons and … [Read more...]
BOOK GIVEAWAY HELD BY FRIENDS OF SQ LIBRARY
Local nonprofit sends books to prisoners’ kids for Christmas San Quentin’s library held a holiday book fair event Dec. 2, where incarcerated men … [Read more...]
Formerly incarcerated moms face numerous hurdles during reentry
Incarcerated women returning to society find little support, and life is especially difficult for returning mothers, said a story by … [Read more...]
‘E-carceration’ monitoring reduces recidivism rates
Legislation now allows more home confinement sentences as the federal Bureau of Prisons releases thousands of low-risk offenders, according to an … [Read more...]
Opportunities abound at SQ retreats coming back to SQ for faith-based transformation
Incarcerated San Quentans find purpose,healing in the prison’s diverse religious offerings San Quentin State Prison’s residents often find … [Read more...]
Victim Offender Education Group back in business
A self-help group aimed at unearthing the harm caused by crime has returned to San Quentin after a 26-month lull. The program, called … [Read more...]
FIRST 5K HELD AT THE Q SINCE COVID
A 5K-run was held at San Quentin in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic to celebrate overcoming hardships due to program modifications and restrictions … [Read more...]
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