Rehabilitation Corner

San Quentin resident embarks on a new journey with Solitary Watch

June 24, 2024 by Timothy Hicks

Award-winning incarcerated journalist, Juan Moreno Haines, 66, has a new title. Once an accomplished reporter and editor at the San Quentin News, he … [Read more...]

SQ writers’ workshop for veterans

June 21, 2024 by Kevin Sawyer

Military veterans at San Quentin reflected on moments of personal tragedy, their time in the military, and life after service. They did so in writing. … [Read more...]

Over 100 residents recognized for accomplishments

June 20, 2024 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

Resident-led rehabilitation groups lead to 30% drop in disciplinary reports The mood in the Education Complex’s B-Building appeared positively … [Read more...]

First Concrete Rose Truck Driver Training graduation

June 16, 2024 by Kevin Sawyer

The San Quentin Rehabilitation Center raised the bar for the California Model another notch in May with a first-ever graduation for more than … [Read more...]

Dr. Anderson discusses suicide prevention and training programs

June 13, 2024 by Pheng Ly

San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s mental health staff are recognized during Nurses Appreciation Week for their continued commitment caring for … [Read more...]

ROOTS program cultivates cultural healing across prison walls

May 19, 2024 by David Ditto

Incarcerated and free members of the Bay Area Asian community met to build a shared vision of comprehensive community safety and healing. The two … [Read more...]

SQ residents show their commitment to 64 days of nonviolence

May 17, 2024 by Veronica Roseborough

Residents in San Quentin embarked on a 66-day journey to nonviolence by focusing on 66 principles of nonviolent choices and actions. The concept … [Read more...]

North Block residents start in-block self-help groups

May 16, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

In the midst of reimaging San Quentin, self-help groups are made available in North, South, and West Block housing units, due to long waiting lists. … [Read more...]

ABE III teacher King talks about his journey to San Quentin

May 15, 2024 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

When the head of a prison asked him casually at a mutual friend’s birthday party to consider teaching at his carceral institution, he replied, “What? … [Read more...]

Canine Companion programholds first graduation

May 13, 2024 by Michael Callahan

The first-ever puppy graduation at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center celebrated four resident handlers and the puppies Artemis and Wendel, whose … [Read more...]