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Ex-Gang Member Works To Reform Criminal Justice

June 25, 2014 by Jerry Smith

Anti-gang violence campaigner Aqeela Sherills was a gang member in the Watts section of Los Angeles before he went to college. His experiences inside … [Read more...]

San Quentin’s Rec Supervisor Don ‘Coach’ DeNevi Displays His Creativity Through Painting

June 25, 2014 by Tommy Winfrey

By Tommy Winfrey Don “Coach” DeNevi, 76, has been supervising the recreation department at San Quentin since December of 2001, and although he says he … [Read more...]

Tony Saunders Displays Musical Talents on the Lower Yard

June 25, 2014 by Kevin D. Sawyer

On an evening in April, bassist Tony Saunders, 58, gave a memorable performance for some of the men at San Quentin State Prison. He also discussed … [Read more...]

Rising

June 25, 2014 by R. Calix

By Raphael Calix As an angelic force in the world With everlasting traces of love The encouragement over bigotry and hatred We hear you loud and … [Read more...]

Is There Such a Thing As a Good Prison?

June 25, 2014 by Watani Stiner

Going to prison and getting “educated” and becoming “rehabilitated” is a commendable achievement. However, what we as a society must focus on is … [Read more...]

FCC Order Limits Cost of Inmate Collect Calls

June 25, 2014 by Kevin D. Sawyer

Prison Policy Initiative: ‘The Commission needs to hear from us that this is a critical next step’ Prisoners are able to make less expensive … [Read more...]

Prisoners’ Survey Reveals Unique Ways to Keep Healthy

June 25, 2014 by Kris Himmelberger

When you think of prison, thoughts of listless inmates wasting away in cells come to mind. However, wellness is alive in the most unusual place, San … [Read more...]

Santa Clara County Expresses Concern About Security and Health Care After Realignment

June 25, 2014 by Antonio Alvarado

Realignment has Santa Clara County officials concerned about security and health care improvements in its jails, reports Correctional … [Read more...]

New Proposed Sentencing Law Hopes To Solve Realignment Problems

June 25, 2014 by Wesley Eisiminger

A sentencing commission is being proposed to help solve a variety of problems in California’s criminal justice system. Supporters say such a … [Read more...]

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About the Holy Month of Ramadan

June 25, 2014 by Aaron Taylor

Fasting in the holy month of Ramadan while incarcerated has challenges. Here are questions frequently asked by incarcerated Muslims: Q1: Do I still … [Read more...]