Many San Quentin residents may draw inspiration from role models to stay positive so to achieve their rehabilitation goals. What would help them find … [Read more...]
Canine Companion programholds first graduation
The first-ever puppy graduation at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center celebrated four resident handlers and the puppies Artemis and Wendel, whose … [Read more...]
Residents discuss impact of Hip-Hop during roundtable
In October, nearly 50 San Quentin residents gathered to commemorate 50 years of Hip-Hop and to “chop it up” about when their love for rap had … [Read more...]
FAMILIES Act attempts to alleviate family separation
State and federal prison systems are working to strengthen incarcerated parental rights with better diversion programs, broader caregiver mitigation … [Read more...]
‘Believe music heals’: Sound of music gives residents opportunity to share truth
San Quentin’s music community welcomed a new program that seeks to encourage and empower participants to sing their truths. Sponsored by musician … [Read more...]
ISUDT celebrates graduation for the first time in three years
On October 26, several hundred residents, staff, and guests gathered in San Quentin’s Garden Chapel to celebrate the graduation of Integrated … [Read more...]
Nonprofit’s annual book fair returns to SQ Library
On December 1, San Quentin’s library hosted a Christmas book fair, which provided a vast selection of books for hundreds of residents to send to their … [Read more...]
ForwardThis goes to camp
SQ film crew spotlighting youth offenders in fire camps San Quentin’s ForwardThis broke unprecedented ground by spending seven weeks at the … [Read more...]
SQ residents share what they’re thankful for
Manuel Mena “I am thankful that I can come to the wonderful programs at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. It is where I got to learn more … [Read more...]
MT. TAM ‘FREEDOM WALL’ HONORS ALUMNI
San Quentin’s community college has unveiled a “Freedom Wall,” represented by 42 pictures of formerly incarcerated alumni. It adorns a wall entering … [Read more...]