Complying with a 1935 law, Marin County has agreed to exhume San Quentin’s Boot Hill veterans and give them each proper burials in a national cemetery with full military honors. San Quentin opened its doors for business as California’s only prison in 1852. It was meant to house over 3,000 of the most notorious, most hardened, most deadly and condemned criminals in the state. Unfortunately, not everyone made it out alive from what was then the State’s maximum security prison. Many such unlucky souls were buried in the prison’s own … [Read more...] about San Quentin’s Boot Hill to exhume veterans for proper burials
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Filmmaking team premierès College Behind Bars at SQ
Bard Prison Initiative (BPI) graduates celebrate at Taconic Correctional Facility in June 2017 Acclaimed filmmakers Sarah Botstein and Lynn Novick brought their latest effort, College Behind Bars, to San Quentin for a premierè screening organized through SQ’s Prison University Project (PUP) on Sept. 18. Shot on location inside several east coast correctional facilities, the documentary examines the struggles and triumphs of incarcerated students participating in the Bard Prison Initiative (BPI)—a college program much like PUP, under … [Read more...] about Filmmaking team premierès College Behind Bars at SQ
Avenal State Prison holds first annual Children’s Hospital art donation
All those who created artwork pieces featuring roses, cards, and knitted R2D2 and BB8 (inserts) for the Valley Children’s Hospital This is the first annual Valley Children’s Hospital hobby donation on C-yard. By Ms. D’s graciousness we were able to host a hobby donation for the children. Those photographed participated by putting their talents together, in a joint effort to bring joy to a child’s heart through arts and crafts. The items donated included: drawings, paintings, cards, colorings, models, paper-mâchés, bracelets, necklaces, … [Read more...] about Avenal State Prison holds first annual Children’s Hospital art donation
TRUST facilitators go home but find new blood to lead
TRUST participants, members and facilitators share one last photo before leaving prison Great companies and organizations are the ones that can stand the test of time and San Quentin’s T.R.U.S.T rehabilitative group is one of those programs. The transformative group hosted its 14th Annual San Quentin T.R.U.S.T Graduation Ceremony and banquet. The October 10 event honored more than 60 people graduating from three different programs: The Health and Wellness Group, Project L.A., and T.R.U.S.T. (Teach- ing Responsibility Utilizing … [Read more...] about TRUST facilitators go home but find new blood to lead
11 annual Walk for a Cure
Correctional and administrative staff in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month in front of SQ’s Tower 1 A sea of pink flooded the San Quentin Lower Yard as more than 100 prisoners and dozens of volunteers enjoyed a sunny fall weekend to support the fight against cancer. They joined to build, serve and inspire their SQ community in the 11th annual “Walk for a Cure.” “We begin with a lap of silence to remember those we have lost to cancer and show support for survivors and those currently in the fight,” the public address speaker … [Read more...] about 11 annual Walk for a Cure
La meta no es solo ganar un maratón sino ganar una batalla de vida
Voluntarios y miembros del 1000 Mile Running Club y miembros del Skid Row club de Los Angeles en la Lower Yard de SQ El 1000 Mile Running Club llevo a cabo la octava carrera anual de tres horas de entrenamiento con miras al maratón del mes de noviembre. Un promedio de 25 corredores se anotaron para participar y batir sus propios records. La carrera comenzó a las 8:40 a.m. el 12 de octubre. La peculiaridad de algunos de los corredores es que comparten historias similares ya que ellos personalmente o algún miembro de su familia son … [Read more...] about La meta no es solo ganar un maratón sino ganar una batalla de vida
Raising awareness during 2nd annual Mental Wellness Week
—Joe Garcia —David Ditto and Anthony Faulk contributed CDCR Undersecretary Kathleen Allison, BPH Chief Psychologist Cliff Kusaj and BPH’s Jennifer Shaffer holding up Hope T-shirts Incarcerated and outside members of the San Quentin community joined forces to emotionally support one another and raise awareness during the prison’s second annual Mental Wellness Week. “This week is about all of us coming together to encourage hope—no one should feel they have to go it alone,” said Dr. S. McCarver, SQ’s Chief of Mental Health for the last … [Read more...] about Raising awareness during 2nd annual Mental Wellness Week
No More Tears violence prevention program originates from the heart
No More Tears’ Lonnie Morris right) and members of Healing (center) with Mattie Scott (center for Our Families and Our Nations As the sun was setting on San Quentin, dozens of incarcerated men and Bay Area citizens gathered in the Protestant Chapel to break bread, on Sept. 14, in celebration of No More Tears, a violence prevention program. Mick Gardner, executive director of the program established in 2002, revealed that in the last three years, 43 participants of No More Tears returned to the community and none returned to prison. … [Read more...] about No More Tears violence prevention program originates from the heart
America has a dark little secret – ADX
The Federal Government’s highest security prison put prisoners in the harshest conditions Florence, Colorado, is home of the Federal Government’s highest security prison: The United States Penitentiary Administrative Maximum Facility (ADX), According to experts, ADX prisoners are exposed to more extreme conditions of isolation and sensory deprivation than any other facility in the country. ADX was designed to deter those locked up from plotting an escape. Cells are made of concrete with narrow windows that barely let in light. Outdoor … [Read more...] about America has a dark little secret – ADX
Seven more years to apply for state victims funds
California crime victims would have another seven years to apply for state victims funds under legislation introduced in the State Senate. The current deadline is three years. Approximately 100 crime survivors fail to apply in time for about $84,000 each year, Witness LA reported July 21. The measure is SB375 by Sen. Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles.) The California Victim Compensation Board “covers expenses that arise in the wake of a crime, including medical treatment, mental health counseling, burial expenses, and in- come … [Read more...] about Seven more years to apply for state victims funds