Yesterday, National Public Radio's program, All Things Considered, aired San Quentin's Gym Becomes One Massive Cell. The gym now houses more than 360 inmates and it doesn't appear there will be relief anytime soon. According to the report, "In just the past 10 years, the state's already high prison population doubled." Listen to the concerns expressed by the staff and inmates.
How would you rate this article?
About Sandy Schilling
Sandy Schilling is the Jail Specialist for the National Institute of Corrections Information Center