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Reentry improvements on the horizon

August 14, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

Project Rebound’s Director George Turner and Doris Fendt, a College and Career Counselor at San Francisco State, visited San Quentin to discuss … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Doris Fendt, George Turner, Project Rebound, San Francisco State

Residents complete book study of Class A commercial driver’s license

August 12, 2025 by Michael Callahan

More than 60 San Quentin Rehabilitation Center residents received recognition on May 15 for their completion of a trucking class taught by Concrete … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Class A commercial driver's license, Concrete Rose

12-step programs provide recovery and support services

August 10, 2025 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

San Quentin Rehabilitation Center offers 12-step programs that offer residents an opportunity to abstain, reform, recover, and a chance at a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: A.A., Alcohol and Narcotics Anonymous, C.G.A., Criminal Gang Anonymous, N.A., Sex Addicts Anonymous

‘The Body Keeps the Score’ author discusses trauma-informed rehabilitation

August 7, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

San Quentin residents and James Fox, Director of the Prison Yoga Project, hosted renowned therapist and author Dr. Bessel van der Kolk to discuss … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Bessel van der Kolk, James Fox, Prison Yoga Project

Residents put gang and criminal lifestyle behind them

August 5, 2025 by Eric Allen

Graduates having a good time at the banquet

Criminals and gang members took the initiative to find help by participating in Criminal Gangs Anonymous, one of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Criminal Gangs Anonymous

Program provides safe space to discuss shame and trauma

June 28, 2025 by T. J. Marshall

A new 26-week self-help program has been established at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, designed to help those convicted of a sex offense to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: B.R.A.V.E., San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

Normalization takes shape at San Quentin

June 26, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

An effort to transform a previously notorious environment into a more humane environment has induced San Quentin residents to discuss what is, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: 2024 Reimagining SQ Report, California Model, normalization

Healing circle highlights reconciliation and accountability

June 25, 2025 by Michael Callahan

A Day of Healing was celebrated at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s Lower Yard in April. The day is part of Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Crime Victims' Rights Week, Day of Healing, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

Conflict resolution and effective communication program graduates 20

June 2, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

On May 1, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center honored 19 incarcerated individuals for completing the voluntary 150-hour Transformative Mediation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Transformative Justice Institute, Transformative Mediation program, Veterans Group of San Quentin

Former life-without-parole prisoner advocates policy change

May 31, 2025 by Vincent O'Bannon

A former LWOP (life without parole) prisoner is aiding a coalition seeking to end life sentences in California. Joseph Bell, a San Francisco … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Human Rights Watch, Joseph Bell

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