Members of the Youth Offender Program at San Quentin met with San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and other members of her office to … [Read more...]
New York’s disciplinary system revealed
A study revealed how the New York correctional system’s disciplinary process manipulates incarcerated people. Brian Nam-Sonenstein, senior … [Read more...]
Personal data breach affects hundreds of thousands incarcerated
$6.5 million dollar settlement impacts several prisons Several residents in San Quentin say their personal information was stolen while they were … [Read more...]
Progressive prosecutors ousted due to anti-reform push
In 2024, two progressive California prosecutors were ousted from their offices, as critics claimed their policies increased crime … [Read more...]
DOJ addresses cultural needs within corrections
A Department of Justice program found communication, caring, and compassion the key to addressing cultural needs within corrections. According to … [Read more...]
Habitual criminal law in Vermont leads to life in prison
An African-American man faces life in prison, because of a habitual criminal law in the state of Vermont. Kwesi Wilson, 39, was charged with … [Read more...]
Attorney lures residents with promises of resentencing
Stuck in a California prison with a life sentence and little hope? A lawyer who grew up in Palo Alto, went to Princeton and Berkeley Law, once worked … [Read more...]
$7 million settlement over death in Santa Rita County jail
Nine deputy sheriffs and two health care workers face abuse charges after a man was found unresponsive in a Santa Rita jail cell. Adanté Pointer, … [Read more...]
SF District Attorney attends first Spanish-speaking forum in SQ
In a groundbreaking symposium, San Quentin’s incarcerated Spanish community hosted its first forum with San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins … [Read more...]
Residents face penalties over circumvented restitution
California prisoners serving life terms face harsh penalties for “circumventing or avoiding” restitution. Since 2022, Board of Parole Hearings … [Read more...]