The academic futures of some deserving students are looking a little brighter after two Bay Area women donated $2,000 to a scholarship award program … [Read more...]
Visits to Prisoners Make a Difference
Reinstating a free bus visitation program in New York prisons could save money, lessen prison violence, reduce its recidivism rate, and even put a … [Read more...]
S.F. Launches Neighborhood Courts
San Francisco’s Neighborhood Courts were created by the District Attorney’s Office as a means to use restorative justice to reduce recidivism and … [Read more...]
Parents in Prison Can Still Help Their Children
Incarcerated parents have the power to make positive differences in their children’s lives. As a teacher in alternative education, my children often … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Aims for Harsher Drug and Three Strikes Penalties
Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick has signed into law a bill that revises the state’s mandatory drug laws and enacts a Three Strikes rule, making … [Read more...]
Phyllis Diller: The Queen of Comedy
1917-2012 She was a regular in night clubs and on television, and once graced the inner walls of San Quentin with her comedy act. She was Phyllis … [Read more...]
Restorative Justice Program Marks 8 Years at S.Q.
“It’s a lousy way to meet wonderful people,” said a sponsor of San Quentin’s Restorative Justice Program. Restorative Justice is a non-traditional way … [Read more...]
Qi Gong and Tai Chi Promote Good Health in SQ
The ninth annual T.R.U.S.T. Health Fair brought the ancient Chinese practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi to San Quentin to help connect the mind and body … [Read more...]
Boxing Interest Up
Expansion of the San Quentin boxing program is being boosted with the help of an experienced boxer who is also a correctional officer. Correctional … [Read more...]
NFL Hall of Fame Player Ronnie Lott Holds Court
Hard-hitting Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott, known for his tenacious defense as a 49er, recently visited San Quentin along with his basketball team called … [Read more...]
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