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Grief and Gratitude Writing Workshop offers safe space

February 4, 2025 by William Burley

The Alive Inside organization sponsored a Grief and Gratitude Writing Workshop in San Quentin’s Chapel D. Alive Inside holds alternating monthly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Alive Inside, Grief and Gratitude Writing Workshop

Renowned author and philanthropist spreads love and generosity

February 2, 2025 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

Many San Quentin residents in attendance at a December 5 commencement event in Chapel B said they felt that Santa Claus had arrived early. A thin, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Bob Goff, Love Does

Former SQ resident journeys from kitchen worker to renowned chef

January 31, 2025 by Tyrone D. Jones

Formerly incarcerated resident Michael Thomas has made the evolution from prison chow hall to renowned restaurant. After serving 27 years at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Corcoran State Prison, Flour + Water, Michael Thomas

Awareness Into Domestic Violence celebrates over 90 participants

January 29, 2025 by Arsenio Leyva

The domestic awareness group AIDA, graduated 90 participants as 2024 came to an end. Co-founder Floyd Collins, who was formerly imprisoned here at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Awareness Into Domestic Violence

Gaming group hosts 64-player Smash Brother video game tournament

January 28, 2025 by Kenneth Gatison

The Wallbusters gaming group organizes video tournament for staff and incarcerated residents in a first of its kind community-building … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: California Model, California Model Resource Team, Smash Brothers, Wallbusters gaming group

Residents give back through service

January 28, 2025 by David Ditto

Bay Area children of incarcerated parents receive bikes Almost two hundred Bay Area children whose parents are incarcerated got brand-new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Most Read, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, San Quentin Utilization of Inmate Resources Experiences and Studies group, SQUIRES

Transgender community raises awareness of transphobic violence

January 26, 2025 by T. J. Marshall

The San Quentin community gathered in Chapel A in recognition of the rehabilitation center’s second annual observance of the Transgender Day of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Rehabilitation Corner, WOMEN IN PRISON Tagged With: Transgender Day of Remembrance

Longtime SQ News editor-in-chief paroles after decades in prison

January 21, 2025 by Edwin Chavez

Award winning journalist and former editor-in-chief Marcus Henderson paroles after nearly three decades of incarceration. As San Quentin News … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, PAROLE & HEARINGS, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: editor in chief, marcus henderson, parole, San Quentin News

Peer support program launches at San Quentin

December 28, 2024 by Arsenio Leyva

A new peer support group offering assistance for self-care and service awareness is available for San Quentin residents. The Peer Support Systems … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: California Mental Health Services Authority, Peer Support Systems Program, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Hawaiian New Year means harvest, rejuvenation, and peace

December 25, 2024 by Michael Callahan

Hundreds gathered in San Quentin’s Garden Chapel to celebrate Makahiki by connecting to Polynesian culture with hula, chants, music, prayers, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Hawaiian New Year, Lono Makhiki, Native Hawaiian Religious Group

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