A woman’s right to choose between having custody of her children or substance abuse treatment is a difficult choice. April Lee was … [Read more...]
Residents’ mothers redeem and restore relationships with sons
In an expression of gratitude, two San Quentin residents explain how their mothers’ time in prison impacted their lives, including a renewed love … [Read more...]
Estadísticas de mujeres encarceladas en EEUU
La población femenina encarcelada, esta casi siete veces más alto en comparación al año 1980. Ya que, entre los años 1980 y 2022, el número de mujeres … [Read more...]
Expectant mothers’ life behind bars
Journey from addiction in prison to advocating for mothers behind bars Tabatha Trammel persevered through teenage pregnancy while struggling with … [Read more...]
Empowerment, solidarity, #METOO
Youth counselor Tarana Burke empowers women to stand up against sexual harassment Tarana Burke, an activist who worked at a youth camp for Black … [Read more...]
Grassroots organization advocates for incarcerated voters’ rights
Since the 1920s The League of Women Voters has impacted elections of state and local governments Just two months removed from the presidential … [Read more...]
Transgender community raises awareness of transphobic violence
The San Quentin community gathered in Chapel A in recognition of the rehabilitation center’s second annual observance of the Transgender Day of … [Read more...]
CCWF residents, staff, and volunteers beautify yard to honor victims
Central California Women’s Facility held a yard beautification event as part of Victim Awareness Week and community building in late Spring. The … [Read more...]
Rebels Farm provides interactive therapy to CCWF residents
Residents at the Central California Women’s Facility gathered for an interactive therapy session with three specially-trained “experts” in compassion … [Read more...]
The history of the California Institute for Women
As California seeks to expand its rehabilitation systems, it might look to its first women’s prison as a model. The Correctional Institution for Women … [Read more...]