Negative life experiences may affect longevity, says a Duke University study. Researchers analyzed DNA samples from several 5-year-old children and … [Read more...]
Wellness Corner
Drugs that curb hyperactivity and boost attention might help curb crime, according to a Swedish study published in the New England Journal of … [Read more...]
Wellness Corner
Depression affects millions of people each year, but hits prison inmates especially hard during the holidays, says Dr. Ruth Bertrand, a San Quentin … [Read more...]
Spending the Holiday Season in San Quentin
Little touches of the Christmas spirit are scattered around San Quentin. Twinkling lights and other decorations adorn the Protestant Chapel, Education … [Read more...]
Nine Ways to Reduce Overcrowding
A business internet site is recommending a series of ways to reduce prison overcrowding in the wake of last year’s U.S. Supreme Court … [Read more...]
JPay Looks to Expand Clientele by Providing MP3 Players to Inmates
An electronic money transfer company is looking to become the Apple of the prison industrial complex, with the introduction of an MP3 player for … [Read more...]
State Senator Supports National Recovery Week
At San Quentin’s annual celebration of addiction recovery, prisoners honored two prominent California politicians for their support of public safety … [Read more...]
Zero Tolerance Policies: Pipeline From School to Prison
Zero tolerance policies form a pipeline from schools to prison that disproportionately impacts African-Americans, according to a new analysis by the … [Read more...]
Soccer Returns To S.Q.
Soccer is making a comeback in San Quentin. On Labor Day, just after the baseball game ended, 16 soccer players hit the field for a practice game. … [Read more...]
Private Prisons Seek Tough Laws for Immigrants
Private prison companies are spending millions of dollars lobbying congressional lawmakers to pass legislation that increases immigrant custody, … [Read more...]