Nuevos proyectos de reformas para el sistema encarcelado en el estado de Pennsylvania
Pensilvania aprueba leyes para reformar el sistema de libertad condicional y permite a los tribunales sellar más antecedentes penales. Según la Prensa Asociada. De acuerdo a la publicación, en Pensilvania se puede ocultar más antecedentes penales de la vista del público y menos personas podrían permanecer en libertad condicional o en cárceles del condado. La legislación firmada por el … [Read More...]
El impacto del rechazo de la Proposición 6
En el mes de noviembre del año pasado, los votantes no votaron por una proposición que habría acabado con la esclavitud forzada en las prisiones de California. De acuerdo a una publicación de Cayla Mihalovich. Basado en el artículo Mihalovich, el estado dorado es uno de 15 estados que permiten la servidumbre involuntaria. La Prop 6 fue rechazada en las votaciones del 2024, aun teniendo el apoyo … [Read More...]
Apelando por la libertad en corte ― Prop. 57
La Audiencias de Libertad Condicional (BPH por sus siglas en inglés) dio una actualización de la demanda en contra de la Proporción 57. De acuerdo al informe, la Fundación Legal de Justicia Criminal mantiene una demanda desde diciembre del 2023 en contra del Departamento de Corrección y Rehabilitación de California. Esto prohíbe indeterminadamente la liberación … [Read More...]
Después de 44 años encarcelado finalmente liberado
Un hombre afroamericano, después de estar más de 44 años injustamente encarcelado, recibió 25 millones de dólares. Basado en la publicación de CONCORD, N.C. presa asociada. El artículo recapituló los hechos en el caso, explicando que a los 21 años, Ronnie Wallace Long fue acusado por la policía local con cargos de robo, violación, y juzgado en el Condado de Cabarrus, Carolina del Norte. El … [Read More...]
La Proposición 36 derrotó las 10 iniciativas del Gobernador Newsom
El año pasado, el Gobernador Newsom, firmó un paquete de “Diez Iniciativas” enfocados al robo a minoristas. Sin embargo, los californianos tuvieron la oportunidad de votar por otra propuesta, La Proposición 36, el pasado noviembre, según Los Angeles Daily News escrito por Clara Harter. Harter describe que el Gobernador, confió que su Iniciativa proveería herramientas para enfrentar la crisis … [Read More...]
Bukele ofrese encarcelar prisioneres de EE.UU por una suma rasonable
La oferta del milenio. El Presidente Salvadoreño Nayib Bukele esta disponible a recibir criminales deportados de los estadosunidos incluyendo con cuidadania americana para encarcelarlos en su famosa mega prision “Cecot”.[Centro Confinamiento de Terrorismo]. El enfoque de encarcelar a los cuidadanos Salvadorenos despues de ser deportados sin cometer ningun crimen en su pais a traido … [Read More...]
Corte federal expone a CDCR
En junio de 2024, una corte federal dio fin a un caso que llevaba varias décadas en los tribunales y que afectaba a más de 34,000 hombres y mujeres encarcelados en California con serias enfermedades mentales. Según un reporte de la televisora KCRA de Sacramento, existen documentos que señalan el incremento de personas encarceladas con graves problemas de salud mental y la falta de personal para … [Read More...]
En El Salvador y América Latina la democracia podría estar en peligro
El Salvador se convirtió en un país donde el actual presidente, Nayib Bukele, pudo postularse y ser electo por segunda vez como presidente a pesar de estar violando una prohibición constitucional. Históricamente, El Salvador, ha sido uno de los países más violentos de América Latina, pero durante su primer mandato, Bukele, hizo construir una mega prisión y puso tras las rejas a 75,000 presuntos … [Read More...]
Los creadores de reformas estatales
Por primera vez los reclusos mono lenguaje del español en el Centro de Rehabilitación de San Quentin, pudieron obtener el espacio y la oportunidad de participar en un programa de auto-ayuda llamado “Regresando al Principio”, o BTS (Back To The Start) por sus siglas en inglés. Desde el principio se creó un espacio especial fundado con la contribución de cuatro prisioneros y dos doctores, … [Read More...]
Combatiendo el uso de las substancias
Un total de 72 participantes se graduaron recientemente del programa Tratamiento Integrado de Enfermedad y Uso de Sustancias (ISUDT, por sus siglas en inglés), siendo esta la segunda graduación más grande en el Centro de Rehabilitación de San Quentin. El programa del Departamento de Correcciones y Rehabilitación de California trata el trastorno por consumo de sustancias, enfocándose en … [Read More...]
Prison art exhibit gains traction
Prison art exhibitions bring public awareness to incarcerated people’s experiences and are truly worth more than a thousand words, according to The Marshall Project. One art exhibition included an “Federal Prison Inmate Activity Book” that resembled a child’s activity book. The book included word puzzles using terms like “larceny” and “embezzle.” The book was not published by a correctional … [Read More...]
Guitar students of Arts in Corrections rock in SQ concert
Musicians from the organization Bread & Roses and guitar students from Arts in Corrections performed their first concert at San Quentin since the pandemic. An audience of about 40 incarcerated persons and guests attended the Sunday night mid-November concert venue in the Chapel A. Four participants from Kurt Huget’s Thursday afternoon guitar workshop opened the show, playing Tom Petty’s … [Read More...]
Woven rehabilitation: Michael Barker weaves his art into his life-long rehabilitation
Artist Michael Barker has infused his rehabilitative qualities into his art and has garnered a fan base that spans 30 years and four prisons. Barker innovatively bonds an assortment of paper to plastic by hand sewing the materials together to make strands that creates his masterpieces. His transformative artwork provides enjoyment and a sense of home for both San Quentin residents and … [Read More...]
A color worth a thousand words
Robert Gomez shares his truth with the world through art full of vibrant colors San Quentin resident Robert Gomez, 55, rises early in the morning to create. With a colored pencil in hand, he renders imagery of birds and fish, the real and imagined, and colors both bold and subtle. Gomez has been practicing his distinct style for the past 25 years, finding inspiration in his family … [Read More...]
GERRE MOORE BRINGS COLD, HARD STEEL TO LIFE
Artist Gerre Moore has been working with ink pen and color-pencils for decades. For Moore, 56, his journey as an artist began as a five-year-old child, inspired by his mother’s talent. “My mom was a good painter and got all my sisters and my brother doing some kind of art work when we were young,” Moore said. “I owe my mom everything.” In 1996, he started reading classic car … [Read More...]
SHEB ISBELL, BEADING GURU EXPLORES NEW DIMENSION WITH EACH CREATION
Through arts and crafts, many incarcerated people have found ways to express themselves and have found ways to communicate their creative endeavors with the outside world. Beadwork has existed since early humans hung shells around their necks and beads used in arts and crafts remain popular to this day. Sheb Isbell, a new arrival at San Quentin, brought with him a new level of innovation … [Read More...]
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
David Hernandez re-purposing everyday scraps into art gems All art has unique ingredents. San Quentin resident David Hernandez creates sports logos and handbags from common materials that anyone else would consider useless and throw away. He has adopted the concept of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle as an artistic credo. “I learned these techniques so that I can stay busy and my time goes by … [Read More...]
SAN QUEN-TOONS, Tips For Cell Living – August 2023
MÚSICOS DE MUCHO TALENTO CONTAGIAN CON ALEGRÍA A SAN QUENTIN
Por Aristeo Sampablo e Idalio VillagránSpanish Journalism Guild Writers Con las guitarras en las manos y la voz entonada, encuentran sanación en el paso a su rehabilitación. Es una tarde como cualquier otra, Los amigos de Rancho estan reunidos y afinando sus guitarras para traer un poco de alegría a los residentes de San Quentin. Resonando sus instrumentos y dándole un toque … [Read More...]
‘SE CELEBRA LA PAZ EN SAN QUENTIN’
Por Willy Alarcón Spanish Journalism Guild yEdwin E. Chavez Spanish Journalism Chair Después de una ausencia de dos años por la pandemia, el Día De La Paz regresó a San Quentin a toda pompa. El evento comenzó temprano, trayendo largas filas de reclusos anticipando recibir sus bolsas de obsequios llenos de aperitivos, gracias a la compañía Walkenhorst. El Director de la … [Read More...]
SQ MARIN SHAKESPEARE PLAY CONFRONTS THE TREATMENT OF WOMEN
The Marin Shakespeare class at San Quentin continued its tradition of performing classic plays from the English bard’s portfolio. On June 30, it was a Caribbean-themed interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy, "The Taming of the Shrew." The event in the Garden Chapel also featured a discussion about how San Quentin can transform into a rehabilitation center. Some of the residents in … [Read More...]
FOUNDER OF RADIO DIARIES PODCAST VISITS SQ
JOE RICHMAN EXPOUNDS ON 30 YEARS OF RADIO BROADCASTING EXPERIENCE … [Read More...]
FORMERLY INCARCERATED FILMMAKER WINS AWARD
ADAMU CHAN WINS DIRECTOR DEBUT FOR 'WHAT THESE WALLS WON'T HOLD A formerly incarcerated documentary filmmaker, who honed his skills in San Quentin’s media center, has won an award from the oldest film festival in the nation. Adamu Chan, director of the film “What These Walls Won’t hold,” received the Golden Gate Award for best mid-length documentary at the San Francisco International film … [Read More...]
ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURES
DAVID CALDERON TAKESCONTROL OF HIS MENTALHEALTH THROUGH HIS CRAFT San Quentin resident David Calderon, 38, showcases his artistry by creating sports hats out of writing paper and cardboard. He created his hats with a variety of team sports logos at the request of other incarcerated men here at San Quentin; teams like the Dodgers, 49ers, Raiders, Miami Dolphins and … [Read More...]
San Quen-Toons July 2023
ART & KRIMES: FILM EXAMINES NEXUS OF ART AND REHABILITATION
“Artists are definitely treated different in prison — ‘cause you provide something real that humanizes people and connects people to their family, which makes them feel valuable.” The quote above is from the documentary Art & Krimes by Jesse Krimes, screened in San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel Feb. 17. The film, directed by Alysa Nahmias, is a powerfully emotional story. It … [Read More...]
PEACE REIGNS ON THE LOWER YARD
SAN QUENTIN TRADITION PERSONIFIES POSITIVE CHANGE, NEARS HOLIDAY STATUS The San Quentin community hosted its annual Day of Peace on July 1. Peace, love, and unity permeated the air as residents, staff, program volunteers and community members gathered to enjoy the sun, music and camaraderie. The event commenced with the SQ Color Guard flag-presentation ceremony followed by resident … [Read More...]
OLD SCHOOL
LUCIANO BORJAS BRINGS LOWRIDER CULTURE BACK TO LIFE Art promotes peace and tranquility in those who allow their skills and imagination to flourish inside prison walls. Luciano Borjas has found peace in drawing cars, sceneries and portraits. The artist’s passion helps foster his personal growth while enhancing relationships with friends and family on the outside. In his roles as … [Read More...]
SAN QUEN-TOONS – BITTERSWEET 2023
CORCORAN PRISONERS RAISE SUICIDE AWARENESS THROUGH CREATIVE ARTS
Incarcerated people at CSP Corcoran worked together to create chalk art throughout the prison, aimed at increasing awareness of suicide in prison. In 2021, 31 people committed suicide in California’s prisons, with others struggling with suicidal thoughts and attempts, the Prison Journalism Project reported in a March story. Depression is prevalent for incarcerated people because … [Read More...]
Andrew Wadsworth finds healing with each stroke of the paintbrush
Andrew Wadsworth began his incarceration as a 16-year-old. He admits that his path to adulthood has had its challenges. Now 38, he’s in the early stages of realizing that a paintbrush is an excellent way to express himself. “It’s hard for me to express myself without coming off arrogant,” Wadsworth said. “With abstract painting there are lots of emotions—it’s hard to express just … [Read More...]
Stitch-wiz Ezekiel Gonzalez inspired by love for his daughters
“My two daughters Jacklynn and Lilly were the ones that inspired me to create these teddy bears,” said Ezekiel Gonzalez, 51, a resident of San Quentin. Gonzalez’s talent seems anything but ordinary inside prison walls. He sews handmade teddy bears and stuffs them with cotton, a craft and its products not often seen in a world of metal and concrete. When he first arrived at a … [Read More...]
SAN QUEN-TOONS
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