Ten days before Christmas, San Quentin News went to the visiting room where prisoners’ children received gifts collected by the Vietnam Veteran’s … [Read more...]
Federal Prison Population Sees 10-Fold Jump in Numbers
Since 1980, there has been an almost tenfold increase in the federal prison population. The current population is about 218,000 offenders and growth … [Read more...]
Nebraska’s Prison Population on the Rise
Due to a growing number of prisoners, Nebraska is proposing to reverse last year’s prison cutbacks. Officials are seeking $5 million to hire new staff … [Read more...]
January 2013 News Briefs
1. CORCORAN — Last fiscal year, the California State Prison’s Visions Adult School graduated a record number of 125 students, who earned General … [Read more...]
Relevant State Laws That Were Revised in 2011
Alabama: Limited incarceration for probation violators. Arkansas: Revised drug statutes; reformed sentencing practices to reduce recidivism; and … [Read more...]
Inaugural Class Celebrates Completion
A program aimed at helping prisoners overcome anger issues held its first graduating class for 30 men. Called Guiding Rage Into Power, or GRIP, is a … [Read more...]
Fallen War Heroes Honored on Veterans Day
As a bell tolled, San Quentin prisoners joined with community members to honor combat and suicide victims of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The … [Read more...]
Symposium Brings Awareness to Restorative Justice
The healing power of dialogue was the theme for a symposium held recently at San Quentin’s Catholic Chapel. About 100 community members, and offenders … [Read more...]
The Criminal Justice System in Peril from Potential Fiscal Cliff
Funding for state and local criminal justice programs are in jeopardy if Congress and the president do not come up with an agreement to reduce the … [Read more...]
December 2012 News Briefs
1. LUCASVILLE, Ohio – Donald Palmer was executed Sept. 20 for killing two men 23 years ago, “I want you to know I’ve carried you in my heart for years … [Read more...]
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