Maximum Security Unit houses approximately 500 inmates. Maximum Security Unit still offers a variety of programs including adult eductional programs, substance abuse treatment, and agriculture.
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how do I contact the chaplain for this facility?
Hi Mary,
We recommend contacting the facility directly and request the prison chaplain.
I have been following the SQ News since I found it while sufring. I appreciate this new website, as I no longer have to search for the paper within the CDCR website.My comment is that I am dissappointed at the current lack of ssubstance in the paper. I remember when powerful stories were written, using verifiable research now, I read stories about yoga that doesn’t tell me anything.November 11 was Veteran’s Day, why wasn’t there a story about our incarcerated vets? And, don’t call that article across from the yoga an article.Ms. Tupelo (above comment) hit the issue right on:… Read more »
Dear Sirs,I enclose a rievew of a BBC TV programme which was screened on 7th May 2012. This is how the television portrayed your prison. I have since looked at all your good works on your website, none of which was broadcast in that particular programme.Kind regards,William Mills TV rievew-Louis Theroux’s visit to California’s San Quentin PrisonBBC 2 Monday 7th May 2012 10pm.San Quentin prison, on the northern shore of San Francisco Bay, holding some of California toughest criminals, resembled a children’s kindergarten at times in this hour long documentary.Theroux had gained partial access to this large prison holding more… Read more »