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Resource Fair provides valuable information for re-entrants

June 14, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Several barriers lie ahead of a reentrant from prison so connecting them with resources and programs prior to leaving prison can be instrumental to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: People in Blue

Family members of residents commune, worship, witness transformation

May 26, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Dreams of two San Quentin residents were fulfilled when their loved ones walked into the prison to witness their transformation and partake in worship … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Religious Programs Tagged With: Bob Goff, Dream Big Workshop, Love Does Foundation

Residents step up to facilitate successful reentry

May 8, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Volunteers exchanging views on the self-help programs offered at SQ

A year and a half ago, San Quentin residents were told that a rehabilitation and re-entry team, a supported pathway, and a comprehensive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Incarcerated Persons Advisory Council, Offender/Mentor Corrections Program, Peer Support Specialists Program, The People In Blue, Youth Offender Program

Second chance opportunities for incarcerated

May 6, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Many residents in San Quentin said the perceptions of people with criminal records is askew and believe it is up to them to help highlight the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Prison Fellowship, Second Chance Month

Personal data breach affects hundreds of thousands incarcerated

March 28, 2025 by Michael Callahan

$6.5 million dollar settlement impacts several prisons Several residents in San Quentin say their personal information was stolen while they were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HEALTHCARE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, Most Read Tagged With: class action lawsuit, Correct Care, Correct Care Integrated Health, identity theft

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

March 26, 2025 by Michael Callahan

CDCR Chief Medical Officer says colon cancer screenings have importance Incarceration is bad for your health. Colon cancer is the second … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HEALTHCARE Tagged With: colon cancer

Dungeons and Dragons game designer visits San Quentin

March 12, 2025 by Michael Callahan

As San Quentin Rehabilitation Center culture slowly transitions toward promoting rehabilitation, several programs have made great efforts to connect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest Tagged With: DnD, Dungeons and Dragons, Jason Tondro

Grassroots organization advocates for incarcerated voters’ rights

March 5, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Since the 1920s The League of Women Voters has impacted elections of state and local governments Just two months removed from the presidential … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, WOMEN IN PRISON Tagged With: League of Women Voters, voting rights

Medicaid funding available before parole

January 18, 2025 by Michael Callahan

medicare vs. medicaid

Three counties in California implemented a new program which will provide Medi-Cal to persons leaving prisons and jails. California became the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, PAROLE & HEARINGS

Hawaiian New Year means harvest, rejuvenation, and peace

December 25, 2024 by Michael Callahan

Hundreds gathered in San Quentin’s Garden Chapel to celebrate Makahiki by connecting to Polynesian culture with hula, chants, music, prayers, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Hawaiian New Year, Lono Makhiki, Native Hawaiian Religious Group

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