Centerpieces of paper-constructs of military service vehicles decorated banquet tables. Video montages highlighted incarcerated veterans. An empty … [Read more...]
Fallen soldiers gone but remembered at San Quentin on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, the Veterans Group of San Quentin lay a wreath to commemorate the fallen soldiers of the armed … [Read more...]
SQ writers’ workshop for veterans
Military veterans at San Quentin reflected on moments of personal tragedy, their time in the military, and life after service. They did so in writing. … [Read more...]
Remembering Veteran Michael Antrobus
On October 14, San Quentin’s veteran community said goodbye to one of their members in a roll call ceremony. Michael Antrobus had passed away … [Read more...]
Thank you for your service: San Quentin celebrates Veterans Day with music, march around Lower Yard
A Veterans day event was held on San Quentin’s Lower Yard. The event, which was six months in the planning, honored those who have served with … [Read more...]
Se realiza una vigilia para los recién fallecidos en San Quentin
La administración estatal, los oficiales y los residentes de la prisión conmemoraron las vidas de los recientes fallecidos por el suicidio en una … [Read more...]
Veterans Affairs Enrollment
GOV. CALLS FOR BALLOT MEASURE IN ʼ24
HOUSING AND TREATMENT FOR VETS, MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking support for a 2024 ballot measure that would fund housing … [Read more...]
H-UNIT EOPS TEAM UP FOR ‘MURPH CHALLENGE’
Residents of San Quentin’s Enhanced Outpatient Program teamed up on Memorial Day to complete a “hero workout” as part of a national event to honor a … [Read more...]
ARRESTED VETERANS GRADUATE FROM INNOVATIVE ‘TREATMENT COURT’ IN MARIN COUNTY
By Richard HalsteadMarin Independent JournalReprinted by permission Army Veteran Jeffrey Barbe was homeless when he was arrested on a drug … [Read more...]