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Voters Split in Death Penalty Poll

August 5, 2012 by Charles David Henry

An online poll conducted July 30 – Aug 1 shows California voters are in favor of keeping capital punishment as its harshest punishment for murder. … [Read more...]

August 2012 News Briefs

August 5, 2012 by San Quentin News Staff

1. SPRINGFIELD, Ill –Three prison inmates are asking a federal judge to order prison officials to improve the living conditions at the … [Read more...]

Policies That Can Reduce Sexual Abuse in Prison

August 5, 2012 by Juan Haines

Two reports by the U.S. Department of Justice say prison rape can be dramatically reduced by changing attitudes toward those most vulnerable to abuse, … [Read more...]

Bail Bond Industry Practices Bump Up County Jail Costs

August 5, 2012 by San Quentin News Staff

The California bail bond industry’s influence on how county jails operate is costly to taxpayers and injurious to the poor, according several recent … [Read more...]

Prison Investors Back Tough Laws

July 5, 2012 by Richard Richardson

Privately owned prison investors are banking on incarceration instead of rehabilitation by supporting politicians who are “tough on crime,” according … [Read more...]

Fifty S.Q. Men Graduate

July 5, 2012 by Aly Tamboura

Prisoners, their families, education volunteers and staff got a special treat in June, witnessing 50 men reach significant educational milestones … [Read more...]

Hamlet Production Captivates Crowd

July 5, 2012 by Christopher Christensen

More than 300 people packed the San Quentin Garden Chapel in June, transforming the space into a Danish castle awash with Hamlet’s anguish and anger … [Read more...]

Prisoners Join Amala Foundation in Peace Walk

July 5, 2012 by San Quentin News Staff

Amid tennis matches, basketball games, and inmates otherwise enjoying a warm Saturday afternoon, the Amala Foundation held its second annual Peace … [Read more...]

Banquet Held by Alliance Group

July 5, 2012 by San Quentin News Staff

Community volunteers and prisoner graduates were honored at a recent banquet marking the second year of a San Quentin program designed to change how … [Read more...]

About The Prison University Project at S.Q.

July 5, 2012 by San Quentin News Contributor

Frequently asked questions about the San Quentin College Program (aka “Patten University at San Quentin” or “Prison University Project”) – July … [Read more...]