By Ryan MoserCollege Inside NewsletterReprinted by permission How to parent a college student from prison In this first-person essay, Ryan … [Read more...]
H-UNIT EOPS TEAM UP FOR ‘MURPH CHALLENGE’
Residents of San Quentin’s Enhanced Outpatient Program teamed up on Memorial Day to complete a “hero workout” as part of a national event to honor a … [Read more...]
GRIP GRADS GET ‘STAMP’ OF APPROVAL
On April 21, the Guiding Rage Into Power Training Institute held its second graduation since rebounding from the pandemic. Sixty-five … [Read more...]
FOR THE LOVE OF LABELS
Labeling people can be problematic. Yet people often develop unique (and sometimes confusing) labels and classifications for themselves. In the LGBTQ+ … [Read more...]
MOTHER’S DAY – A worldwide tradition
People around the world celebrate Mother’s Day, honoring mothers’ contributions to their families and communities. In the United States as well as … [Read more...]
MAY IS AAPI CULTURAL HERITAGE MONTH
San Quentin News recognizes the manycontributions of Asian Americans andPacific Islanders in the movement toend violence and to bring … [Read more...]
Canine rehabilitation programs prove successful
Rehabilitation comes in many different forms. The introduction of dog training programs in selected prisons across the U.S. has proven remarkably … [Read more...]
EOP crafting program offers creative coping outlet to incarcerated patients
A project that teaches incarcerated people to crochet blankets for donation to local animal shelters is inspiring participants and keeping needy … [Read more...]
Former San Quentans return to honor Enneagram graduates
A self-help program that gives San Quentin residents the opportunity to learn the dominant traits of their personality held its annual graduation in … [Read more...]
Second Chance Month highlights the power of personal transformation
Second Chance Month highlights impact of self-help, rehabilitative efforts April is officially Second Chance Month. Every year, the U.S. Department … [Read more...]