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...]
Kwanzaa: a reflection of principles through culture and community
San Quentin residents spoke about what three of the seven principles of Kwanzaa mean to them, giving their perspectives on community and … [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...]
Imagination, improvisation create beauty in miniature
An incarcerated man creates miniature furniture by hand. San Quentin resident Marcos “Sanchez” Valdivia employs imagination and … [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...]
Artwork in minimum security housing unit brings unity
Two residents turn their love for art into rehabilitation and a way to break down long-standing barriers. If a person walks around the dorm and … [Read more...]
Running Club celebrates 20 years of changing lives, unity, growth
A group of trailblazers inside San Quentin Rehabilitation Center is changing the status quo by leading with empathy and forging solutions for a … [Read more...]
San Quentin 1000 Mile Running Club crowns new marathon champion
A dramatic photo finish at San Quentin’s 1000 Mile Running Club’s 16th annual marathon reached its climax with Hugo Dimas clocking a time of 2:53:44 … [Read more...]
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