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LITTLE SCANDINAVIA: Norwegian prison model takes shape at Pennsylvania facility

January 19, 2023 by Joshua Strange

Prison officials in Pennsylvania are putting Norway’s progressive prison model to the test in an experimental housing unit nicknamed “Little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Most Read, Recently Posted

CALIFORNIA – New laws to take effect Jan. 1

January 18, 2023 by San Quentin News Contributor

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Eight bills signed intolaw; governor vetoes gatemoney, prisoner pay hike Following is an excerpt from Initiate Justice’s Policy Corner - Reprinted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LEGAL, Most Read, Recently Posted

END of an ERA as SQ Public Information Officer Sam Robinson retires

January 17, 2023 by Juan Haines

December 31 marked the last day of a year and the last day of an era. Captain Samuel Robinson walked out of San Quentin State Prison to end his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Most Read Tagged With: Profiles

MAKING TRACKS: Grammy winning rap artist Lecrae produces CCWF prisoner’s original hip-hop track

December 6, 2022 by Steve Brooks

A woman incarcerated at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla is the first female to record and release an original hip hop track from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, MUSIC, Recently Posted

STARS BEHIND BARS:

December 6, 2022 by Juan Haines

North Carolina nonprofit visits San Quentin,aims to improve reentry opportunities in NC A mentor of incarcerated people in North Carolina said that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Recently Posted Tagged With: Prison Stories

Newsom signs bill expanding free phone calls

December 6, 2022 by Steve Brooks

 California prisoners will be able to make free phone calls to family and friends effective Jan. 1, 2023.  That is thanks to SB 1008, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Most Read

AB 990: Restoring the Right to Visit – PART 2

November 10, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

On behalf of your new and improved son and brother. Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you for all your love and support

By Ivana Gonzales, LSPC Contributing Writer The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation saved millions of dollars in visiting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Recently Posted

CELEBRATING OUR 150th EDITION

November 8, 2022 by Marcus Henderson

Struggles, tragedies and triumphs are what a good story and powerful dynasties are built on. SQNews is honored to reach another milestone by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial, Featured, Most Read Tagged With: Prison Media

NO SOUP FOR YOU!

October 12, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

By Clark Gerhartsreiter, Contributing Writer For incarcerated persons, soups carry a significance that extends far beyond mere culinary delight. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Recently Posted

AB 990: Restoring the Right to Visit

October 8, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

By Ivana Gonzales, LSPC, Contributing Writer Incarcerated people and their family members understand that visits are vital to sustaining mental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Recently Posted

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