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NEW REENTRY APPROACH

December 31, 2014 by Charles David Henry

A watchdog group from Oakland is sponsoring a reentry program for men ages 19 to 30 who are currently incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison and … [Read more...]

Ministers List Bay Area Reentry Program Opportunities

December 31, 2014 by Juan Haines

Two experts on offender reentry programs recently came to San Quentin to talk about opportunities available to parolees released in the Bay Area. … [Read more...]

View Life Through the Windshield

December 31, 2014 by Larry Stiner Jr.

Driving north on Interstate 5 heading from Los Angeles to San Quentin State Prison, the anticipation of visiting my father pushed my thoughts to a … [Read more...]

Remembering Holiday Happiness

December 31, 2014 by Angelo Falcone

The last month of the year brings the warmth of the holidays, the cold of winter and many celebrations. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is … [Read more...]

Officer Hauwert’s Thoughts Concerning Gender Identification

November 30, 2014 by Jarvis Clark

Seven years ago, M. Hauwert was hired as a male correctional officer at San Quentin State Prison. Now Officer Hauwert is transitioning to a female … [Read more...]

Mother of Murdered Daughter Explores the ‘Mystery of Forgiveness’

November 30, 2014 by Juan Haines

Linda White’s daughter was murdered in Texas. She came to San Quentin State Prison last month to talk about forgiveness with inmates who have … [Read more...]

Women Build Their Future Careers With Technical Education Programs

November 30, 2014 by Krissi Khokhobashvili

Fifty-five incarcerated women are well on their way to a rehabilitation “home run.” Dozens of women received vocational certificates from the … [Read more...]

A Testimonial Account of Prisoners’ Journey with Christianity

November 30, 2014 by Juan Haines

Kathleen Jackson never imagined she’d be vouching for a room full of men doing time for crimes ranging from kidnap to murder. Still, she takes on this … [Read more...]

Labcon’s Joint Venture Industry Gives Donation

October 29, 2014 by Ted Swain

In a ceremony at San Quentin State Prison, two local charitable organizations received $32,350.91 from a victim compensation fund. California Prison … [Read more...]

S.F. Deputies Coping With Mentally Ill Inmates

October 29, 2014 by Juan Haines

Deputies learning new skills to cope with offenders with mental health problems are among several changes underway at San Francisco’s county jail, … [Read more...]