Restorative Justice

Trauma, change and growth “I allowed my thoughts to lead me to a dark place”

May 30, 2021 by San Quentin News Contributor

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

March 16, 2020 by Kevin.Sawyer

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

March 12, 2020 by San Quentin News Contributor

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

October 23, 2019 by Juan Haines

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

July 10, 2019 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

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

April 30, 2019 by Joe Garcia

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

March 6, 2019 by Noel Scott

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

August 8, 2018 by Wayne Boatwright

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

July 30, 2018 by Juan Haines

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...]

A look inside the bustling San Quentin prison library

June 11, 2018 by Forrest Lee Jones

Every day, the San Quentin State prison library is bustling with activity. Inmates might be ordering books from the clerks at the counter. Other … [Read more...]