Today at the California Institute for Women, there are 19 women who have been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. Their profiles, … [Read more...]
Juvenile Lifer Finds Hope in Senate Bill 260
The San Quentin News accepted this article from an anonymous lifer because of the importance of its content to young men and women who had to mature … [Read more...]
A Counselor’s Advice as to Why It’s Important To Treat Prisoners’ Substance Abuse Problems
Thomas Gorham is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified alcohol and drug counselor who has been working with prisoners in San … [Read more...]
Female Prison Population Increased Dramatically Since the 1980’s
The incarceration rate of females has increased by over 500 percent since the 1980s. There are key factors that sustain female criminality, including … [Read more...]
Health & Wellness
Your mouth is a gateway to your body. There are more bacteria living in your mouth than there are people on Earth. Most of the bacteria are harmless, … [Read more...]
The Key To Getting Out Of Prison is Having the ‘Right Attitude’
Two former San Quentin prisoners say the key to getting out is the right attitude. With the right attitude, prisoners can take advantage of a wealth … [Read more...]
Anna Phelan Shares Her Experience on San Quentin Visit
One of San Quentin’s strongest friends is Anna Phelan, the Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of Gorillas in the Mist, and Mask, who has been … [Read more...]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Suicide Through a Father’s Eyes In my retirement, I spend most of my time writing. I have written a few pieces about the failed leadership of the … [Read more...]
Cinco de Mayo Is Not Mexican Independence Day
Every year on May the 5th, I get a Facebook post on my wall from my French friend Thomas. Sitting on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, he usually … [Read more...]
‘Inner Peace’ Self-help Program Coming to San Quentin Prison
A self-help program recognized worldwide for its ability to help individuals discover and enhance their inner peace is coming to San Quentin. It … [Read more...]
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