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Reintegración a la sociedad

May 7, 2022 by Jesse Vasquez

La reintegración a la sociedad implica asumir tu propia responsabilidad. A los 17 años no podía imaginar que algún día saldría libre de la … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Español, Re-Entry, Spanish, WALL CITY

California legislators consider voting rights for parolees

May 6, 2019 by Jesse Vasquez

This year, California legislators will decide whether a constitutional amendment to restore voting rights to people on parole can be on the ballot for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inmate, Legal, Politics, Prison Reform Tagged With: 2020, rights, vote

Starting off 2019’s resolution by being their best self

January 17, 2019 by Jesse Vasquez

I am motivated when people believe in me. I used to do things to please others Every year starts with so much promise. During the first quarter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial, Health and Wellness, Human Interest

Returning citizens tend to be more politically involved

December 25, 2018 by Jesse Vasquez

Registered voters signing the initiative

Political science professors Hannah L. Walker and Michael Leo Owens allege that formerly incarcerated individuals tend to be more politically involved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, SQ News Tagged With: Illinois, voter registration, voting rights

Incarceration rates influence special-interest money in politics

December 25, 2018 by Jesse Vasquez

A report by Common Cause, Democracy Behind Bars, alleges that political elections and monetary incentives increase incarceration rates and undermine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Federal BOP Tagged With: Prison Economy, private prison corporations

Dr. Downey overcomes hurdles

October 17, 2018 by Jesse Vasquez

Dr. Downey, a staff psy­chologist at San Quentin, is no stranger to overcoming obstacles in life. “I fell behind in grade school because no one knew I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Profiles, Recently Posted Tagged With: Mental Health

SQ's 2018 graduating class thanked D. Searle

September 30, 2018 by Jesse Vasquez

Families gathered to celebrate their loved ones’ accomplishments at the Robert E. Burton Adult School annual graduation ceremony, held on July 20 in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education, Featured Tagged With: General Education Diploma (GED), Ms. D. Searle, Robert Burton Adult School

Center Point graduates 100 San Quentin men

September 14, 2018 by Jesse Vasquez

Graduates of Center Point holding up their certificates with Ms. Winston

Packing the house in recognition of their achievements San Quentin’s Garden Chapel was filled to near-capacity, with almost 400 seats occupied during … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Andrew Zimmern, Center Point, Mike Davila, Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Reducing mass incarceration may reduce hunger and poverty

September 11, 2018 by Jesse Vasquez

An analysis of multiple studies found that reducing mass incarceration could reduce hunger and poverty in the United States. Research analysts claim … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Education Tagged With: Bread for the World Institute (BWI), Heritage Foundation, mass incarceration, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), The Urban Institute's Justice Policy Center

San Quentin’s big transition as non-designated facility

August 8, 2018 by Jesse Vasquez

San Quentin State Prison’s transition from a General Population (GP) facility to a non-designated programming facility has uncovered old prejudices … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial, Education Tagged With: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, cdcr, change, drop-outs, gang members, General Population, GP, non-designated programming facilit, RCGP, Restrictive Custody General Population, San Quentin State Prison, Sensitive Needs Yard, SNY

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