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...]
Insight Prison Project announces appointment of new Executive Director
After 23 years in prison, Leonard Rubio got out and began recapturing his life. Today, he’s the Executive Director of Insight Prison Project (IPP). … [Read more...]
After 22 years Antoine Brown is a free man
After receiving a commutation of his sentence from Gov. Jerry Brown, Antoine Brown became the latest Kid CAT member to be found suitable for … [Read more...]
First annual “victim awareness event” at CIW
Four survivors, Rita, Sammie, Nora and Michelle, shared testimonies of the impact of crime on their lives at the California Institution for Women … [Read more...]
Formerly incarcerated reduces violence in Richmond
James Houston used what he learned in San Quentin Prison to help reduce the murder rate and mentor young men in Richmond, the city across the … [Read more...]
Going against the machismo culture against women
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto honored Women’s Day this March by urging an assault against the machismo culture that generates violence against … [Read more...]
Taking an opportunity for change leads to going home
Given a second chance, Philip Melendez took the opportunity and turned his criminal life around and became the latest Kid CAT member to be found … [Read more...]
H-Unit VOEG graduates prepare for survivor panel
“If you want to change the path of your life, go to VOEG,” said Kevin Thompson, a recent graduate of the Victim Offender Education Group (VOEG) from … [Read more...]
A Giant Interview – Michael Anthony Tyler
Michael Anthony Tyler of the San Quentin Giants baseball team discusses his sports and life experiences. What organized sports team did you play for … [Read more...]