Dia de Sanacion cuando el sobreviviente habla, los cambios suceden
Representantes SFDA (fiscalia) de la Unidad de Victimas y Sobrevivientes. (Photo by Marcus Casillas, SQNews)
Mass incarceration and class incarceration
As lawmakers and working class people become aware of tough on crime campaigns, the term
Toxic masculinity is about more than male self-perception
Before I joined KIDCAT, I knew little to nothing about Toxic Masculinity. The idea itself
Prison Policy Initiative report looks optimistic over 10-year period
In April 2025, the Prison Policy Initiative again published its annual graphics-heavy analysis of the
12-step program addresses trauma and improves emotional awareness
Forty-four residents recognized for completion of the six-month and year-long Emotional Awareness Therapy courses. (Photo
Cambia tus pensamientos, cambias tus comportamiento
La segunda graduación del programa Terapia sobre la Concientización Emocional E.A.T. por su siglas en
San Quentin Giants lose to LA Love in nail-biter to open season
SQ Giants starting pitcher Vic Picazo at bat. (Photo by Marcus Casillas // SQNews) All
Cognitive behavioral and life skills courses aid substance use treatment
SQNews Archive Rehabilitation and personal growth was on full display as the Integrated Substance Use
Resident’s art is his life story
Art by SQ resident Richard Sanders Talented incarcerated artist depicted their art in difference forms
Cross-Fit event encourages healthy lifestyle
Make America Buff Again gymnasium promotes fitness and nutrition Residents and medical staff participate in
Conflict resolution and effective communication program graduates 20
Outside and inside team members of the Transformative Mediation program. (Photo by Marcus Casillas //
Letters to the editor reflect impact of San Quentin News
Letters to the editor do not go unread when they arrive at San Quentin News.
SQ hosts celebration of Native American culture and traditions
Drum ceremony in San Quentin. (Photo by Marcus Casillas // SQNews) San Quentin’s incarcerated Native
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — June 2025
Reader shares praise and constructive criticism Dear San Quentin News staff, To begin, I want
Program provides safe space to discuss shame and trauma
A new 26-week self-help program has been established at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, designed to
Glimmer of hope for marginalized transgender community
Transgender residents host panel discussion, storytelling, and powerful performances. (Photo by Marcus Casillas // SQNews)
Normalization takes shape at San Quentin
An effort to transform a previously notorious environment into a more humane environment has induced
Healing circle highlights reconciliation and accountability
Survivors, administrators, and residents walk a lap to acknowledge victims and survivors of crime. (Photo
Cinco de Mayo celebration draws Friesian horse and low riders
Marty blows into a conch shell to start ceremony. (Photo by Marcus Casillas // SQNews)
Communication workshop ends with Parenting Prom
Incarcerated fathers await their daughters in suits. (Photo by SQ Video Department) “Families can be