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TRANSFORMATION AND REDEMPTION 

August 13, 2023 by Joshua Strange

TWO MENS' JOURNEYS: FINDING FREEDOM THROUGH SELF-REFLECTION AND CHOICES routes to redemption and transformation.  For many the journey … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE, Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner

TOWN HALL HELD TO ADDRESS SQ TRANSFORMATION

July 26, 2023 by Joshua Strange

ADMINISTRATORS ANDRESIDENTS SHARE VISIONS,ANTICIPATE CHALLENGES Residents of San Quentin packed the prison’s chapel on June 9 to hear what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Featured, San Quentin State Prison

H-UNIT EOPS TEAM UP FOR ‘MURPH CHALLENGE’

July 6, 2023 by Joshua Strange

Old military combat boots with dog tags and two small American flags. Rocky gravel background with copy space. Memorial Day or Veterans day concept.

Residents of San Quentin’s Enhanced Outpatient Program teamed up on Memorial Day to complete a “hero workout” as part of a national event to honor a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS, Human Interest, Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner, VETERANS

MANHATTAN DA STANDS FORMORE THAN TRUMP INDICTMENT

July 6, 2023 by Joshua Strange

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been a lightning rod for right-wing attacks and media scrutiny after his controversial indictment of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, LAW ENFORCEMENT, Recently Posted

MEET HENOK RUFAEL: FIDDLER ON THE YARD

July 6, 2023 by Joshua Strange

At sporting events at The Q, one pregame ritual stands out: the man who plays the Star Spangled Banner — on his violin. That man is San Quentin’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: MUSIC, PROFILE, Recently Posted

New startup uses advanced analytics to reduce recidivism

May 30, 2023 by Joshua Strange

An innovative tech startup is helping to improve the criminal legal system’s handling of prisons, parole and probation to reduce recidivism and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Recently Posted

Breaking the Silence

May 9, 2023 by Joshua Strange

For two lifers, the coronaviruspandemic had a silver lining San Quentin’s Darren Settlemeyer will never forget his first phone call with his son … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, WALL CITY Tagged With: Health and Wellness

Prestigious French literary prize contenders judged by incarcerated 

May 1, 2023 by Joshua Strange

French flag flying in bright blue sky above the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

500 prisoners select winner ofGoncourt Academy Prize for literature A panel of incarcerated people has been chosen to pick the winning book for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: AROUND THE WORLD, BOOK REVIEW, EDUCATION, Recently Posted Tagged With: around the world

Federal policy change will allow incarcerated patients to enroll in Medicaid prior to release 

May 1, 2023 by Joshua Strange

medicare vs. medicaid

For the first time ever, prisoners will be able to enroll in Medicaid and receive the federal health benefits prior to their release from prison or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HEALTHCARE, MONEY MATTERS, Recently Posted

9th Circuit upholds reform measures 

April 29, 2023 by Joshua Strange

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a ruling enforcing reforms aimed to protect incarcerated people with disabilities in California’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, LEGAL, Recently Posted

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