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 to reduce antisocial behavior, mental health symptoms Jokes about prison food are hardly new, but emerging research … [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...]
SQ MUSICIANS ROCK THE HOLIDAYS
The musical talent of San Quentin was on full display during a festive holiday concert in the Garden Chapel. On consecutive nights in … [Read more...]
LITTLE SCANDINAVIA: Norwegian prison model takes shape at Pennsylvania facility
Prison officials in Pennsylvania are putting Norway’s progressive prison model to the test in an experimental housing unit nicknamed “Little … [Read more...]
Midterm election results suggest support for criminal justice reforms
Leading up to this year’s midterm elections, TV ads featured Republicans blaming Democrats and progressive prosecutors for rising crime rates. … [Read more...]