San Quentin was treated to a Hawaiian celebration of food, laughs and music. About 75 prisoners and two dozen Bay Area community members enjoyed the annual feast of the Native Hawaiian Religious Group (NHRG). “This is the second best thing to having a spread on the yard,” said inmate Romeo Pacos. The gathering reunites Asian and Pacific Islanders and created a spirit of companionship beyond any normal prison experience, said Pacos. The broad smiles of the Pacific Islanders were evident as they dined, danced, chanted and sang at the … [Read more...] about Native Hawaiian Religious Group holds annual feast
Illinois shut down prison debate team after successful public event
After a successful public debate on reforming, the Illinois parole system, prison officials shut down the Stateville Debate Team in April. The goal of the team was to use debate as a tool to “connect prisoners to the broader debate community” and provide an opportunity to learn and practice the principles of debate, said Katrina Burlet, director of the Justice Debate League (JDL) and coach of the Stateville Debate Team. JDL hosted a public debate on reforming the Illinois parole system with an audience of about 75 people “including state … [Read more...] about Illinois shut down prison debate team after successful public event
Mental health bomb-shell report on care inside state prisons
The chief psychiatrist of California’s prison system is accusing state officials of misleading both a federal court and lawyers for prison inmates fighting to improve mental health care inside state prisons, according to court documents. Dr. Michael Golding sent the 160-page report to the court-appointed federal receiver overseeing reforms inside California prisons. Golding filed the report without his superior’s knowledge. Dr. Golding’s “lengthy, detailed report” contains “serious allegations” that data reported to the federal court … [Read more...] about Mental health bomb-shell report on care inside state prisons
New CA laws may erase pot convictions
If other counties follow San Francisco’s lead, district attorneys’ offices across the state can erase pot convictions under California’s new legal marijuana laws. “Our vision is to help government clear all eligible criminal records starting with convictions under Prop. 64,” said Jennifer Pahlka, executive director of Code for America, a non-profit with the goal of making government more efficient, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. The November 2016 passage of Proposition 64 prompted San Francisco’s District Attorney (DA) to announce … [Read more...] about New CA laws may erase pot convictions
Thiết Bị Giám Sát Đang Bành Trướng
Trên toàn quốc, có đến gấp hai lần số vòng đeo chân dùng để giám sát tội phạm đang được sử dụng hiện nay so với 10 năm về trước. Hầu như tất cả các quận hạt trong California đều sử dụng thiết bị theo dõi này, trong khi đó thì các công ty tư nhân hưởng lợi. Pew Charitable Trusts báo cáo rằng trên nước Mỹ đã có hơn 125,000 trường hợp đang mang vòng giám sát điện tử (viết tắt là EM). Chích quyền địa phương sử dụng EM cho rất nhiều trường hợp như, điều kiện đặt ra cho những người có án quản thúc và thành phần tội phạm thanh thiếu niên. Ít … [Read more...] about Thiết Bị Giám Sát Đang Bành Trướng
Growth in electronic monitoring doubles
The use of electronic monitoring (EM) devices in the United States has more than doubled in the past decade, with more than 125,000 wearing such tracking devices in 2016, according to a Pew Charitable Trusts report. Local governments use EM in a variety of contexts, including as a condition of pretrial release or probation and for youth offenders. At least 51 of 58 California counties have EM programs, according to a recent study by the Samuelson Law Clinic at the University of California at Berkeley and East Bay Community Law Center … [Read more...] about Growth in electronic monitoring doubles
50 men graduate from California Re-entry Institute
The idea behind the California Re-entry Institute (CRI) is to begin the re-integration process in prison and continue support services once released. The 18-24-month-to-the- gate program recently graduated more than 50 men in San Quentin State Prison’s Garden Chapel on Sept. 7 from its two programs of Crime Impact Awareness and Empowered Re-entry. “It’s amazing the work they’ve done,” CRI executive director Collette Carroll said. “They come every Saturday. They work hard. They share. They ask for case management. “They are always … [Read more...] about 50 men graduate from California Re-entry Institute
AROUND THE WORLD NOVEMBER 2018
“Some 70 million Americans have a criminal record – a number equal to Americans with a college degree,” according to the Brennan Center for Justice. New York Times July 27, 2018 “Zero Tolerance for Zero Tolerance” http://sanquentinnews.com/san-quentin-news-merchandise/ http://sanquentinnews.com/actor-danny-trejo-escaped-death-penalty/ http://sanquentinnews.com/nightmare-one-incarcerated-dreamer/ http://sanquentinnews.com/arnulfos-dream-continues-prosper/ … [Read more...] about AROUND THE WORLD NOVEMBER 2018
Facial recognition technology poses privacy issues
New facial recognition technology may be used to target returning citizens. “A little knowledge is a dangerous thing,” warns the Brookings Institute in a TechTank blog by Nila Bala and Lars Trautman. Most recent news stories focus on the facial recognition technology’s mistakes. For example, the ACLU conducted a test of Amazon’s new technology “Rekognition,” and the software misidentified 28 members of Congress as having a previous criminal record. The Brookings Institute said privacy rights activists claim that in the near future … [Read more...] about Facial recognition technology poses privacy issues
November 2018 Upcoming Events at San Quentin
November 2018 Upcoming Events at San Quentin Nov. 11th Veteran’s Day @ Lower Yard 10 a.m. Nov. 16th 1000 Mile Club Marathon 8 a.m. Nov. 16th Queens of the Stone Age @ Chapel 5 p.m. Nov. 27th San Francisco Opera @ Chapel Nov. 29th Veterans Healing Veterans http://sanquentinnews.com/san-quentin-news-merchandise/ http://sanquentinnews.com/17175-2/ http://sanquentinnews.com/fellow-brother-charles-chuck-adams/ http://sanquentinnews.com/law-enforcement-prisoners-barbershop-dialogue/ … [Read more...] about November 2018 Upcoming Events at San Quentin