Church member volunteers are working with Nebraska prisoners to help them find positive new lives. “It’s a big deal,” said state Sen. Suzanne … [Read more...]
Transgender murder rate on the rise
‘Rising epidemic of violence’ not helped by COVID Homicides of transgender people have been on the rise since 2019, according to data from the … [Read more...]
Florida program saves canine lives — and prisoners, too
Incarcerated people in Florida are learning how to communicate, take responsibility, and show compassion by bonding with incarcerated dogs, according … [Read more...]
San Quentin’s Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program Holds Carnival
In 2020, the Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) program converted San Quentin’s gym to a place to learn life skills and get drug treatment. Last … [Read more...]
Bob Goff Gives Inspirational Speech on Big Dreams
The second annual graduating Dream Big class of bestselling author Bob Goff received their certificates for participating in a class that embodies … [Read more...]
Killer executed despite intellectual disabilities
On October 5 Missouri executed Ernest Johnson — despite claims by death penalty opponents and Johnson’s attorney that killing him violated the … [Read more...]
TheatreWorkers Project plants seeds of freedom inside prison walls
During the COVID-19 pandemic, prison volunteers and the formerly incarcerated produced powerful videos and audio projects at California State … [Read more...]
COVID pandemic adds to mental and physical effects of isolation on prisoners
The number of incarcerated people placed in solitary confinement saw a five-fold increase during the peak of the pandemic, according to Solitary Watch … [Read more...]
Summoning holiday memories
SQNews staffers reflect on good food, family connections, and cherished traditions During the Holiday season incarcerated people experience many … [Read more...]
The Body Keeps the Score
Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma By Bessel van der Kolk “The Body Keeps the Score” was written by Dr. Bessel van der … [Read more...]
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