As California’s state prison system grapples with inmate overdoses from fentanyl, California Health Care Facility, in Stockton, California, the state … [Read more...]
Overdose Awareness
A day of educational training on life-saving methods critical for incarcerated individuals By Jerry Maleek Gearin and Ben Greenspon Overdose … [Read more...]
20-year anniversary of ‘R’ in CDCR
This summer, I spent two-and-a-half months in recovery at a different type of rehabilitation center: California Health Care Facility, in Stockton, … [Read more...]
Vocational article in SQNews inspires resident to pursue rehabilitation
Charles Townsend's journey started and ended at San Quentin Rehabilitative determination was epitomized in Charles Townsend. The day after he … [Read more...]
Faulty drug tests impact thousands of residents
In January, the state acknowledged that drug tests performed between April and July of last year generated false positives. This prompted the … [Read more...]
Reimagined prison system takes a step backward
Less than two-and-a-half years ago, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom announced his idea for a reformed prison system. Now, residents said they feel … [Read more...]
Bus delay affords Get on the Bus participants wholesome breakfast with loved ones
For many residents at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, the annual visiting event organized by Get on the Bus once again came through to deliver, … [Read more...]
OIG says CDCR has no natural disaster preparedness
An 8.8 earthquake in Kamchatka, Russia, put Pelican Bay State Prison’s region on the map marked in red for a tsunami warning on the FOX Weather … [Read more...]
Dialogue bridges gap between prosecutors and residents
Abandonment, gang culture, substance abuse, death, violence in the home and neighborhoods — all of these were the subjects of dialogues between … [Read more...]
Residents embrace cold showers for better food
Outside organization proposes improvements to food quality and culinary training The state of California requires two hot meals be served every … [Read more...]
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