San Quentin
Bay Area prison
San Quentin State Prison, located in Marin County, California, is the oldest prison in the state, opening in 1852.
It houses California’s death row for male inmates and is known for its distinctive Spanish-style architecture and proximity to San Francisco Bay.
San Quentin has been a site of significant prison reform efforts, including pioneering inmate rehabilitation programs like the Prison University Project and restorative justice initiatives.
It has also been the subject of controversy due to overcrowding, inmate rights violations, and the use of solitary confinement.
San Quentin’s death row inmates are housed in a separate unit from the general population.
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