Whether one believed in climate change or not, excessive heat in prisons has remained a reality that few incarcerated persons would regard with … [Read more...]
La tasa de no reincidencia resalta el benéfico del programa DRP
En California, la tasa de reincidencia criminal ha disminuido un 78% acreditando este éxito a los programas de reinserción a la sociedad dentro de las … [Read more...]
San Quentin resident on how exercise helped his rehabilitation
Tyree Huntley has used discipline and exercise to transform his body, his mind, and the way he approaches life. To most objective observers, … [Read more...]
Longtime San Quentin volunteers left lasting impression across nation
By T.J. Marshall Admired members of San Quentin’s expanded community, Willis and Linda Rice said goodbye after 25 years of fellowship and … [Read more...]
Banned books in prison deter some readers from historical ‘factual contraband’
In keeping with old traditions, departments of corrections across the country continue to suppress the purchases and possession of book titles that … [Read more...]
Families shoulder billions in costs for incarcerated loved ones
A report published by FWD.us, a criminal justice advocacy group in Atlanta, Georgia, noted that families shoulder an estimated $350 billion a year as … [Read more...]
Self-inflicted deaths in prison increased 70% over 20 years
Every 11 minutes, a person commits suicide in the United States, some while in prison. According to reports from the Bureau of Justice and the … [Read more...]
CDCR terminates weight loss drug program
The line of incarcerated individuals at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center waiting to receive injectable medication on Tuesday mornings recently got … [Read more...]
Stronger regulations on confined spaces for animals than incarcerated
The Animals Welfare Act regulates confined spaces for animals, but there is no such protection when it comes to incarcerated people. The … [Read more...]
Mentorship is a powerful part of rehabilitation
A mentor-mentee relationship is built on guidance, learning, and trust. When both sides communicate honestly and respect each other, the relationship … [Read more...]
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