As the sun was setting on San Quentin, dozens of incarcerated men and Bay Area citizens gathered in the Protestant Chapel to break bread, on Sept. 14, … [Read more...]
Two restorative justice classes celebrate completion
Incarcerated men and community members from the local San Francisco Bay Area met in San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel on Aug. 16 to celebrate the … [Read more...]
Jurists look to San Quentin
Alameda Public Defenders seek input during forum Prisoners seeking to understand the role of public defenders invited Alameda County Public … [Read more...]
SIDEWALK CHALK CONTEST
Just outside the Receiving and Release building 40 incarcerated men sat, squat or bent over and held chalk of every color to decorate a 32 inch by 32 … [Read more...]
Bringing to life the personal stories of those who carry a life sentence
Despite our politically polarized country, most people agree that ending mass incarceration is necessary. There is also wide- spread agreement that … [Read more...]
Veterans find healing through sharing their experiences
San Quentin’s Catholic Chapel provided space on June 27 for a small group of Bay Area volunteers to meet with incarcerated veterans who’d just … [Read more...]
Cultural differences affect the way peoples’ sexual orientations are treated
Acting with Compassion and Truth (ACT) is a first of its kind of prison program that explores how cultural differences affect the way people with … [Read more...]
Kevin D. Sawyer Honorary Award from PEN America
BOOK REVIEW San Quentin News staffer, Kevin D. Sawyer received an honorable mention by PEN America. Out of thousands of submission annually, it’s a … [Read more...]
Prestigious colleges learn about life from prisoners
Prison advocates and educators who believe in the benefits of classes held on prison grounds are seeking to revive a program that once brought Harvard … [Read more...]