Almost 20 years have passed since the federal takeover of California’s prison medical system, and federal takeovers continued March 19, as the 9th … [Read more...]
Summoning holiday memories
SQNews staffers reflect on good food, family connections, and cherished traditions During the Holiday season incarcerated people experience many … [Read more...]
The Body Keeps the Score
Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma By Bessel van der Kolk “The Body Keeps the Score” was written by Dr. Bessel van der … [Read more...]
El proyecto AB 2054 cambia a trabajadores de salud mental en ‘first responders’
Nuevas leyes exigen a los Departamentos de Policía poner más attención cuando intervienen en la comunidad En solo 11 segundos hubo 11 disparos y … [Read more...]
Compassion Prison Project takes aim at prisoner trauma
Group promotes safer society by treating root causes of incarceration Compassion Prison Project (CPP) founder Fritzi Horstman and … [Read more...]
Prison ARTS Collective: Program offers incarcerated artists a platform for self-healing
The universal language of art is being used to transform incarcerated men and women by giving them the tools for self-discovery, self-reflection and a … [Read more...]
Honoring David – Gun violence survivor voices call to action in brother’s name
In February we acknowledge National Gun Violence Survivor week. I would guess that many of you, like me, are survivors of gun violence. It’s a club no … [Read more...]
Humanizing the survivors of SQ’s COVID outbreak
A new organization is helping San Quentin’s incarcerated cope with the fear and trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic. Humans of San Quentin helped … [Read more...]
Mental health treatment in San Quentin’s EOP program
By Jesse Ayers, Contributing Writer A team of mental health professionals in San Quentin’s H-Unit worked tirelessly during the pandemic to maintain … [Read more...]
Mental Wellness Month addresses psychological self-care
When a person starts to serve a sentence in a California prison, depression and despair are leading causes for a mental health crisis. Feeling abused … [Read more...]