"The men at Avenal State Prison find support in rehabilitation" The men at avenal State Prison program participants Today is a day of Victory. For most just an ordinary day, but for some of us, that’s not the case. As we manage to live one more day, hour and minute from the destructive addiction that is trying to destroy not only us, everyone we come across, every day of our lives. As addicts, we lost hope and gave up the idea that one day we would be able to stop this deadly addiction. In most situation’s it takes years to actually … [Read more...] about The nature of our addiction
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La jardinería es de rehabilitación para Leopoldo Zaragoza
Leopoldo Zaragoza A Leopoldo Zaragoza es fácil encontrarlo en el área educacional de la Prisión Estatal de San Quentin. Después de su clase para obtener su diploma de preparatoria (GED) se le puede ver trabajando en los jardines que adornan los anexos educativos. Zaragoza es un prisionero de 50 años, oriundo de Cha- pala, Jalisco que ha tomado las “riendas” (como dice él), del trabajo necesario para hermosear los jardines llenos de margaritas, crisantemos, geranios y rosales. “El jardinero de azul”, como algunos le conocen, se pasa … [Read more...] about La jardinería es de rehabilitación para Leopoldo Zaragoza
Criminal canines given reprieve through rehabilitation at SQ
Dogs with their inmate trainers at SQ firehouse In the County of Marin, some animals that are stigmatized because they are pit bulls are given a second chance. Mack is one of those dogs. He was afforded the opportunity to be trained and prepared for adoption through the Pen Pals program—a 14-year alliance between San Quentin State Prison and the Marin Humane Society. The program connects dogs with behavioral problems and nonviolent prisoners who want to care for them, according to the Marin Independent Journal. Rashid Lockheart and … [Read more...] about Criminal canines given reprieve through rehabilitation at SQ
Physical Education teachers meet at The Q to hear about rehabilitation through sports
Physical Education (Recreational Coordinator) instructors from various CDCR institutions visited San Quentin on March 12 to check out The Q’s recreational program and see if any of it can be replicated at their institution. The group of 10 coaches, as the instructors are referred to by many incarcerated people, toured the prison and participated in a panel discussion with their SQ counterpart, K. Bhatt, members of the San Quentin Athletic Association and Media Broadcasting that are made up of incarcerated persons. “For years I’ve heard … [Read more...] about Physical Education teachers meet at The Q to hear about rehabilitation through sports
Programas de rehabilitación dan esperanzas a reos
Mario Rodriguez La estrategia del departamento de correcciones de California para comenzar un programa de rehabilitación más efectivo ha dado como resultado las Undesignated Yards. Estas unidades son para aquellos reos que han decidido abandonar las pandillas o simplemente buscan una oportunidad de salir de prisión. El programa comenzó en el 2018 en la prisión de San Quentin, California con un aproximado de 20 reos transferidos desde otras instituciones. Desde entonces decenas de reos han sido integrados a la población general. La … [Read more...] about Programas de rehabilitación dan esperanzas a reos
Outsiders y Terremotos empatan 2 a 2
SQ Terremotos y Outsiders después del juego Los Outsiders y Los Terremotos de San Quentin se enfrentaron nuevamente el sábado 13 de abril en un partido amistoso en el campo deportivo de La Prisión Estatal de San Quentin (SQSP). En una tarde soleada con una temperatura promedio de 85 grados, los equipos empezaron a tocar el balón en preparación, antes de iniciar el partido. Los Outsiders frecuentemente visitan la prisión de San Quentin para motivar a los internos a mantenerse físicamente activos, fomentando un ambiente amistoso y a la … [Read more...] about Outsiders y Terremotos empatan 2 a 2
RISE founder helps returning citizens rebuild their lives
Tracy Brumfield After incarceration Tracy Brumfield did not sit back with her arms crossed when it came to her recovery and reentry: She founded RISE, a newspaper and resource guide to help Cincinnati’s returning citizens get the services they need to rebuild their lives, reported on RISE website. Brumfield overcame drug addiction, homelessness and unemployment before running her own business. She launched RISE (Reenter Into Society Empowered) in 2017. The first edition was called the Recovery issue. “Five years ago, I was downstairs … [Read more...] about RISE founder helps returning citizens rebuild their lives
A Mother’s Day never forgotten for Ayoola Mitchell
Ayoola Mitchell On Mother’s Day in 2010, Ayoola Mitchell’s middle son, D.V., was murdered in Oakland. His killer was never found. Fifteen months before that incident, in January 2009, Mitchell’s oldest son survived 17 gunshot wounds. Again, the assailants were never prosecuted. “After experiencing trauma and/or tragedy, you either become bitter or you become better. One thing for sure, you will not be the same,” said Mitchell, a long-time San Quentin volunteer. Ayoola shares her experiences in various prison forums and … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Day never forgotten for Ayoola Mitchell
Artist and mentor Pat Mahoney retires
Pat Mahoney in Arts and Corrections Pat Mahoney spent the last 40 years coming inside San Quentin to mentor incarcerated artists on the finer points of art; however, he’s best known as a keen listener and caring person. Mahoney is one of the founders of the San Quentin Arts in Corrections program, sponsored by the William James Association. He retired from the Arts in Corrections program last February. Mahoney helped create the Upper Yard mural with the Helen Caldicott quote: “We are the Curators of life–We Hold it in the Palm of our … [Read more...] about Artist and mentor Pat Mahoney retires
Google attends San Quentin mixer
Harry Hemphill speaking about graduating from the coding program The morning of April 11 started with fun and games with participants from Google.org and incarcerated coding students as a way to socialize. The first game, the circle name game, an icebreaker consisted of everyone yelling out his or her name and that of the person next to them as fast as possible, which was easy to see that the day was going to be relaxed and fun. Subsequently, the room was broken into groups to play Charades, Game Night and then Family Feud, San … [Read more...] about Google attends San Quentin mixer