The release of elderly prisoners is significantly underused, a criminal justice professor says. Every state except Iowa has a law allowing … [Read more...]
San Quentin athletes battle ‘COVID monster’
Long-term coronavirussymptoms continue affectingthe incarcerated at The Q. The COVID beast came through San Quentin and tore through sports … [Read more...]
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
The food we put into our bodies has a direct impact on our physical health How are food and health related? What you eat impacts your health … [Read more...]
Study: The darker side of daydreaming
There are numerous positive side effects of daydreaming, but recent studies show it’s possible to do it too much. Daydreaming is useful as a … [Read more...]
Medicaid funds to treat addiction in prison facilities
Advocates say proposal would reducecrime, opiod-related overdose deaths The federal government plans to allow states to use Medicaid funds for … [Read more...]
STUDY: BOARD GAMES CONTRIBUTE TO WELLNESS
New research from University of Calgary shows social and rehabilitative benefits New research and programs highlight the value of board games, … [Read more...]
Growing research shows impact of poor nutrition on prison violence
Studies: Healthy diets tend to reduce antisocial behavior, mental health symptoms Jokes about prison food are hardly new, but emerging research … [Read more...]
Mental health treatment goes modern with virtual reality headsets
A new virtual reality therapy program is being provided to some residents at San Quentin State Prison to get a meditation experience unlike any … [Read more...]
TRAIN YOUR BRAIN: Professor researches connection between neuro-plasticity and criminal behavior
One of the leading pioneers in brain plasticity research visited San Quentin to promote his idea for criminal brain system reform. Dr. … [Read more...]
TransMetro offers free transportation to prisoner families
Families of incarcerated people in California are now receiving free transportation services to attend in-person visits. The California … [Read more...]