One dog at a time is being trained in the shadow of a notorious cellblock at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, where lies an oasis of tranquility, … [Read more...]
Families shoulder billions in costs for incarcerated loved ones
A report published by FWD.us, a criminal justice advocacy group in Atlanta, Georgia, noted that families shoulder an estimated $350 billion a year as … [Read more...]
Self-inflicted deaths in prison increased 70% over 20 years
Every 11 minutes, a person commits suicide in the United States, some while in prison. According to reports from the Bureau of Justice and the … [Read more...]
Longtime San Quentin volunteers left lasting impression across nation
By T.J. Marshall Admired members of San Quentin’s expanded community, Willis and Linda Rice said goodbye after 25 years of fellowship and … [Read more...]
Stronger regulations on confined spaces for animals than incarcerated
The Animals Welfare Act regulates confined spaces for animals, but there is no such protection when it comes to incarcerated people. The … [Read more...]
SF 49ers’ annual visit
Hall-of-Famers, legends, and current players discuss criminal justice San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s relationship with the San Francisco … [Read more...]
Simplicities in life motivate condemned prisoner
At one time, Jerry “Mo Mo” Rodriguez, 52, was one of more than 700+ men on San Quentin’s infamous Death Row. Incarcerated since 1994, he spent 25 … [Read more...]
SQNews volunteer Steve McNamara’s business sense, training, dedication left impression
It was with sadness that the San Quentin News staff learned of the passing of its longtime adviser, Steve McNamara, 92. He was a volunteer … [Read more...]
Resident works towards restitution by overcoming drug addiction, insecurities
An incarcerated former U.S. Marine Corps veteran speaks about his journey from military service to self-help after years of neglect, drug addiction, … [Read more...]
San Quentin News wins prison newspaper of the year
The Nash News, the CCWF Paper Trail, and The Echo (with its sister publication 1664) emerged triumphant in the American Penal Press Contest, whose … [Read more...]
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