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COVID count in CA prison hits 10,000 cases

December 31, 2020 by Kevin Sawyer

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More than 100,000 incarcerated people throughout the United States have tested positive for the virus, including 10,000 in the California prison … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, COVID-19 Tagged With: cdcr, CDCR Medical, COVID-19, Deaths

CDCR Struggles to Stop The Flow of Contraband

May 10, 2020 by Kevin Sawyer

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The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) continues to struggle in its effort to stop the introduction of contraband inside … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read Tagged With: cdcr, contraband cellphones, Conttraband

SQ Music and lyrics workshop attracts professionals

March 10, 2020 by Kevin Sawyer

Twelve songs, featuring music and lyrics written and performed by inmates at San Quentin turned the prison’s Catholic chapel into a concert hall in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Musicambia Composition Workshop

Rock guitarist Craig Bartock shares his talent in prison

February 20, 2020 by Kevin Sawyer

Rock guitarist Craig Bartock, who plays for the band Heart, earned a star for com- ing to prison. In December he visited the Thursday afternoon guitar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Guitarist Craig Bartock

Hội hổ trợ tù nhân chung thân

February 20, 2020 by Kevin Sawyer

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Sự chuẩn bị và cách làm việc của luật sư tại những phiên xử tha tù là một vấn đềlớnđốivớinamvànữ đang bị tù chung thân tại Cali, theo một sự thăm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Life Support Alliance (LSA).

The value of Prison to Employment Connection on returning citizens through job opportunities and connections

January 6, 2020 by Kevin Sawyer

Prison to Employment Connection (PEC) reached a milestone at San Quentin, completing its 10th session and graduating 44 men, who learned how to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Most Read, Recently Posted Tagged With: Prison to Employment Connection, Rehabilitation Corner, San Quentin State Prison

Attorneys' preparedness for parole hearings under review

December 16, 2019 by Kevin Sawyer

Changes are underway to correct attorney preparedness and performance at parole board hearings for men and women serving life sentences in California, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Parole and Release, parole hearings

What happens when the power goes out in prison?

December 12, 2019 by Kevin Sawyer

The power went off at San Quentin State Prison, leaving thousands of prisoners and custody staff together in a dark and perilous situation in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Institutions, San Quentin State Prison, The power went off

A profile of success: Antwan "Banks" Williams

December 11, 2019 by Kevin Sawyer

Ear Hustle cofounder has lasting impact on his community - both inside and out of prison Antwan “Banks” Williams, 31, one of the co-founders of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Antwan “Banks” Williams, Ear Hustle cofounder, Inmate, Parole and Release, Profiles

Alameda County top prosecutor in favor of rehabilitation

December 11, 2019 by Kevin Sawyer

One of California’s top prosecutors says it’s important to keep deserving persons out of prison and to help deserving incarcerated people build a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted Tagged With: Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley, Rehabilitation Corner, William Drummond

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