Still-upheld "Convict Code" belief system facilitates segregation For decades, incarcerated people have used prison politics and convict codes to … [Read more...]
Second chance opportunities for incarcerated
Many residents in San Quentin said the perceptions of people with criminal records is askew and believe it is up to them to help highlight the … [Read more...]
What is Public Safety?
Indeterminate and determinate individuals view public safety differently "At San Quentin I had a hard time to convince friends that my sentence … [Read more...]
William James hosts 15th creative writing event
Program empowers individuals to learn the power of the pen through storytelling The creative writing workshop ‘Brothers in Pen’ held its 15th … [Read more...]
SQ nurse turned America’s Got Talent star performs at SQ
San Quentin’s Chapel B was filled to overflowing with a loud and energetic crowd singing and dancing to the incredible and rousing sounds of Dee Dee … [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...]
Empowerment, solidarity, #METOO
Youth counselor Tarana Burke empowers women to stand up against sexual harassment Tarana Burke, an activist who worked at a youth camp for Black … [Read more...]
Hundreds of prisoners still languish in prison for more than 50 years
Lifers convicted of murder and sentenced under an out-of-date statute are forgotten Rehabilitation and the California Model are declared mission … [Read more...]
Former SQ resident journeys from kitchen worker to renowned chef
Formerly incarcerated resident Michael Thomas has made the evolution from prison chow hall to renowned restaurant. After serving 27 years at … [Read more...]
Residents give back through service
Bay Area children of incarcerated parents receive bikes Almost two hundred Bay Area children whose parents are incarcerated got brand-new … [Read more...]
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