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...]
Federal policy change will allow incarcerated patients to enroll in Medicaid prior to release
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...]
9th Circuit upholds reform measures
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a ruling enforcing reforms aimed to protect incarcerated people with disabilities in California’s … [Read more...]
ADVOCATES SEE PROMISING RESULTS FROM PRISON REFORM
Advocates of criminal justice reform are pointing to promising examples of solutions that are reducing incarceration and improving community safety, … [Read more...]
Growing research shows impact of poor nutrition on prison violence
Studies: Healthy diets tend toreduce antisocial behavior,mental health symptoms Jokes about prison food are hardly new, but emerging research shows … [Read more...]
EOP crafting program offers creative coping outlet to incarcerated patients
A project that teaches incarcerated people to crochet blankets for donation to local animal shelters is inspiring participants and keeping needy … [Read more...]
CALPIA, The Last Mile applaud more than 50 graduates
The California Prison Industry Authority and The Last Mile held their first graduation ceremony at San Quentin since the beginning of the pandemic in … [Read more...]
Federal legislation to lower cost of phone calls
Lower phone call costs are on the horizon for America’s incarcerated people, thanks to new federal legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden … [Read more...]
Alameda County becomes first in U.S. to ban
background checks for prospective renters
As 2022 came to a close, Alameda County became the first county in the nation to pass an ordinance protecting housing rights for formerly incarcerated … [Read more...]
26.2 TO LIFE: Powerful film debuts at SQ chapel
San Quentin recently hosted a premiere of a documentary film starring its running club that shows how the program transformed the lives of the … [Read more...]