The San Quentin Giants and the San Francisco Giants joined one another in a restorative justice circle that highlighted the need for change through … [Read more...]
Trauma, change and growth “I allowed my thoughts to lead me to a dark place”
Healing is a journey that I have been on for over fifty years (it’s a lifelong process for some). Early in my life I played on both sides of the … [Read more...]
Marin’s Chief Probation Officer focuses on restorative justice
Mike Daly, the chief probation officer in Marin County, believes in restorative justice, something he’s put into practice instead of talking about … [Read more...]
Donovan Correctional Facility becomes first American Prison to break ground on restorative justice
By Shawn Khalifa, Contributor Writer History was made and we were there. It was the first Restorative Justice Fair held inside an American … [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...]
San Francisco’s DA has challenged the status quo again
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon, a lead- er in restorative justice and social reform, has challenged the status quo again. At the … [Read more...]
Miracles do happen: The power of truth and honesty
After seeing and hearing his victim at trial, Jason Samuel knew in his heart that he needed to come clean and be honest—both with himself and everyone … [Read more...]
Some states seeking input on wrong parole decisions
Some states are still seek- ing input from the wrong people on parole decisions a Prison Policy Initiative report maintains. The report says the … [Read more...]
Restorative Justice's role in the #metoo movement
Darnell “Moe” Washington has walked the path of restorative justice by confronting a fellow inmate who had assaulted his aunt, sending her to the … [Read more...]
Van Jones’ Redemption Project
CNN commentator Van Jones, Jones was at San Quentin on May 10 working on his latest show, The Redemption Project. It consists of eight episodes that … [Read more...]