Lee Beck shares why he chose to work at San Quentin State Prison over joining the Army. The pay was better, and they wanted big guys! Hear his story. #SanQuentin #PrisonGuard #JobStory #CareerChoice From: Behind Bars: The Loves, The Losses, and The Lives | Prison Stories

We hosted our first-ever Father-Daughter Dance inside San Quentin State Prison! Sixteen incarcerated fathers were reunited with their daughters, some for the first time ever, others after more than a decade apart. For one night, the prison chapel became a place of redemption. A place where missed proms, missed dances, and missed milestones were redeemed. This wasn’t just a dance. It was a glimpse of what God can do- restoring families, healing hearts, and writing new stories where the world saw

San Quentin, once California's most notorious prison, is now a national model for rehabilitation and second chances. And with innovative programs reducing violent crime in the Golden State, the California Model is proving that public safety and rehabilitation go hand-in-hand. | Governor Gavin Newsom