Fernando Mendez was a troubled youth and addicted to drugs that led him to prison, but leaves a legacy that still impacts many lives, including … [Read more...]

The latest U.S. census numbers show that of the 2.5 million incarcerated men and women, one in 28 is a parent, and about two-thirds of these parents … [Read more...]

Since San Quentin Prison was first built in 1852, its oldest laundry room has moved to many different locations. Housing mostly rugged outlaws, rouge … [Read more...]

In October 2009, I met with Fania Davis. Fania spoke around the concept and practice of “restorative justice.” After that meeting, I approached her … [Read more...]

Amid the sounds of tennis balls hitting the hard court, basketball players yelling for the ball, and geese squawking as they fed on bread crumbs and … [Read more...]

At age 17, I married my high school sweetheart, graduated from high school, got a well-paying job at a major aircraft company and became a devoted … [Read more...]

Not many people are aware that the San Quentin Fire Department co-sponsors a dog training program called “Pen Pals of San Quentin” funded exclusively … [Read more...]