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
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
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
The first-ever puppy graduation at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center celebrated four resident handlers and the puppies Artemis and Wendel, whose … [Read more...]
‘Helping others is giving, and giving is receiving’
Free-To-Succeed 'meet-and-greet' recognizes academic students In December, the Free-To-Succeed program gathered every student and its staff, in … [Read more...]
Nonprofit offers coding class for incarcerated in attempt to lower recidivism rates
A non-profit organization helps incarcerated people learn coding, giving them a better chance at employment after they are released. Persevere, a … [Read more...]
Union boss backs California Model
CCPOA VP witnesses firsthand the benefits of Norway model In September, about a dozen members of the California Correctional Peace Officers … [Read more...]
Transitions Clinic Network staff visit SQNews
Members of the SQNews sat down with Transitions Clinic Network staff to discuss incarceration, health, and reentry resources for people returning to … [Read more...]
Uncuffed celebrates graduates of KALW audio journalism program
By Michael Callahan and Randy Thompson, Staff Writers On October 19, San Quentin’s award-winning podcast Uncuffed celebrated its second … [Read more...]
The Actors’ Gang Prison Project impacts rehabilitation
Incarcerated actors achieve success through performance Actors behind bars showed off their acting chops through a series of short performances … [Read more...]
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