CCWP has represented the women of California’s prison system. They have protested abuse and injustice, celebrated victories in justice reform, fought … [Read more...]
Prisoners feel pinch of skyrocketing prices
San Quentin residents are encountering higher prices at the canteen window. For example, the cost of a quart of ice cream is now $4.45 for a ten-ounce … [Read more...]
San Quentin population on its way back up
San Quentin population on an upward trajectory after pandemic decline In 2020 San Quentin experienced one of the most deadly periods in its long … [Read more...]
The end of the line for Death Row?
California begins the process of repurposing Death Row housing units The nation’s largest Death Row is now in its final throes, as Gov. Gavin … [Read more...]
SQ residents file new round of habeas petitions
In January 2022, 91 San Quentin residents filed for habeas corpus relief in the Marin County Superior Court. This new round of legal pleadings is an … [Read more...]
Mixed reactions to ‘pay-to-stay’ jails in SoCal
Some detainees pay $200 or more per day for creature comforts In Southern California, “pay-to-stay” jails offer large private cells with … [Read more...]
Black History Month – five profiles
Donald “Don” King (1931 - present) “Only in America” became Don King, the famous boxing promoter’s, catchphrase along with his trademark wild … [Read more...]
New S.F. Transitional Housing Community for Women
“We wanted color, never wanting to see prison gray again” An apartment complex in San Francisco is now home to formerly incarcerated women who were … [Read more...]
Bob Goff Gives Inspirational Speech on Big Dreams
The second annual graduating Dream Big class of bestselling author Bob Goff received their certificates for participating in a class that embodies … [Read more...]
San Quentin’s Toys-for-Tots Event
San Quentin’s veterans received an unexpected gift when Toys-for-Tots, their annual toy giveaway, was green-lighted for December 24 and 25. Holiday … [Read more...]
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