In an era in which productivity and efficiency have prime value, Mike Rucker’s “The Fun Habit” served as a refreshing reminder of the importance of … [Read more...]
Kid CAT Speaks: The return of Project Avary to San Quentin
Within months, the San Quentin Kid CAT group lost two longstanding members, Kenny Vernon and Bruce Fowler, but gained two freed Kid CAT alumni. The … [Read more...]
Dr. Anderson discusses suicide prevention and training programs
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s mental health staff are recognized during Nurses Appreciation Week for their continued commitment caring for … [Read more...]
Why we celebrate Nurses Appreciation Week
Nurses Appreciation Week was acknowledged in San Quentin, honoring the nurses in a weeklong celebration, which began on May 6 and ended on May 12, in … [Read more...]
Nursing founder honored for her contributions to humanity
Since 1965, International Nurses Day has been celebrated on Florence Nightingale's birthday, May 12. Born in 1820, in Florence, Italy, Nightingale … [Read more...]
Creating awareness together through identity workshop
A unique Shakespearean collaborative workshop took place inside SQRC’s ARC building on May 19, 2024, involving three distinctive SQRC groups, … [Read more...]
Book Review: A Reason to Breathe
“A Reason to Breathe” is a deeply moving and inspiring memoir by Halim A. Flowers. This book is a story of resilience, hope, and the human spirit’s … [Read more...]
Kid CAT Juvenile Lifer Support Group
The Kid CAT Juvenile Lifer Support Group (JLSG) at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center began in 2013. The program was created from Michael Tyler’s … [Read more...]
The ‘First Step’ towards transformation
Excitement filled the air on the morning of Sunday, November 12, as self-rehabilitation continued to thrive at San Quentin. The First Step welcomed a … [Read more...]
PELL GRANTS COMING BACK
After a thirty-year absence, July 2023 marks the full return of federal Pell Grants for incarcerated students and a new chapter of hope for a better … [Read more...]