Despite ongoing efforts in some states to reduce the prison population, the U.S. remains in a state of hyper-incarceration. Some estimate a current … [Read more...]
Kidney donors dream to play baseball in San Quentin comes true
The San Quentin Giants defeated the Southern California Grays, 17-5, and, 7-4 in a double-header that brought more to the field than baseball. On … [Read more...]
Residents reflect on 9/11 and walk to honor lost lives
The Veterans Group of San Quentin hosted a memorial event during Mental Wellness week to commemorate the 24-year anniversary since 2,977 victims were … [Read more...]
Incarcerated-built furniture donated to at-risk youth
San Quentin staff and residents came together in a continued effort to support the homeless at-risk youth of Richmond, California. In collaboration … [Read more...]
From walking the Row to walking the dog
A former Death Row resident now walks his road of redemption among the general population of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center with a canine companion … [Read more...]
Two San Quentin residents visit California Medical Facility, discuss expansion of Canine Companions
San Quentin residents and their four-legged tail-wagging trainees visited a Northern California prison in an effort to expand the Canine Companions … [Read more...]
At-risk youth donation drive for Tiny Village Spirit a success
The incarcerated population of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center held a food and hygiene drive in an effort to subsidize a marginalized community in … [Read more...]
Half-marathon marks halfway point in season
San Quentin’s 1000 Mile Club runners demonstrated speed, strength, and endurance during their annual half-marathon as hundreds of residents, outside … [Read more...]
Excessive screen time impacts mental health, experts
Too much screen time on computers, tablets, cell phones and televisions can be detrimental to one’s health, brain activity, eyesight and overall … [Read more...]
Empathy, accountability, amends part of residents’ journey to redemption
A San Quentin resident finds redemption and a second chance at freedom after serving decades behind bars for the killing of a rival gang … [Read more...]