Correctional Officer Calvo with his kitchen crew Before coming to San Quentin, Correctional Officer Calvo was homeless and living on the streets, … [Read more...]
America has a dark little secret – ADX
The Federal Government’s highest security prison put prisoners in the harshest conditions Florence, Colorado, is home of the Federal Government’s … [Read more...]
Street Spirit Editor in Chief Alastair Boone talks about her work
Alastair Boone is the editor-in-chief of a publication aiming to empower its target population. Street Spirit is a San Francisco Bay Area-based … [Read more...]
Changes coming to San Francisco County jail – free phone calls
Two dramatic changes are coming to the San Francisco CountyJail–free phone calls for prisoners and reduced markups for commissary items. “These … [Read more...]
In Remembrance
Brothers George Grifall and Chris Koppe George Grifall Chris Koppe playing his guitar More than 60 men of all nationalities, races and origins … [Read more...]
Town Hall addresses the arrival of deaf prisoners
The hearing-impaired soon to arrive at San Quentin San Quentin State Prison will begin housing deaf prisoners, state officials report. “They … [Read more...]
San Francisco adopts free phone calls for inmates
Inmates in San Francisco county jails will be allowed to make free telephone calls, which is expected to reduce these costs passed on to their family … [Read more...]
Allegations of slave labor tarnish drug rehabilitation program’s record
A well-known drug rehabilitation foundation is using its patients in Texas and Louisiana for what critics call “slave labor.” The Cenikor … [Read more...]
America struggles with racial identity 50 years after Malcolm X
Malcolm X adressing the crowd When an icon dies in a hail of bullets for his ideas, beliefs and works, the community forever mourns the loss of … [Read more...]
Prison nurseries: incarcerating newborns with their mothers
Pregnant women face heart-wrenching consequences when they are incarcerated: not only must they give birth under harsh conditions, but then, most … [Read more...]
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