To whom it may concern: I attended a tour of San Quentin State Prison on July 24. I wanted to thank all of the men housed at SQ for the strength, … [Read more...]
News Briefs
1. Huntsville, Texas – The fi rst woman executed in the U.S. in nearly three years and a graduate student are the latest persons put to death in … [Read more...]
CELEBRATING THE DAY OF PEACE
In spite of chilly weather, more than 1,000 prisoners wearing white T-shirts packed onto San Quentin’s Lower Yard on July 27 in support of the third … [Read more...]
Study Shows That Investing in Education Is Among the Best Promoters of Public Safety
Investments in education, full employment, housing and substance abuse treatment for ex-offenders are the best way to promote public safety, according … [Read more...]
60 Men Honored for Their Accomplishments in 2013
It was standing room only as prisoners, volunteers, staff and family members filled the Protestant Chapel to honor more than 60 San Quentin residents … [Read more...]
Alliance Holds Its Fifth Graduation
San Quentin State Prison hosted six outside guests during its fifth graduation of a prison self-help group aimed at assisting ex-offenders return home … [Read more...]
Kid C.A.T Welcomes Guest
‘I was impressed that an associate warden came’ An audience of around 250 inmates, including many juvenile lifers, mingled with free people inside a … [Read more...]
Conservative Policies That Could Reduce Prison Cost and Recidivism
Some leading conservative Republicans are behind some innovative criminal justice policies designed to bring down the cost of incarceration, reduce … [Read more...]
July 2013 News Briefs
Washington, D.C. – In an effort to reduce the number of prisoners in federal penitentiaries, Utah Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz, is proposing a … [Read more...]
‘Get on the Bus’ Brings Joy Behind Bars
It was a picture-perfect day in San Quentin’s visiting room as prisoners’ loved ones arrived from around the state to enjoy themselves with face … [Read more...]
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