The theme of today’s event is “Reveal Life,”
Which is to close the gap between the two communities,
Free society and imprisonment,
To promote safer and healthier societies.
So, you will have the opportunity today to speak with a number of residents
Who are here in San Quentin.
I really encourage you
During breaks, previously mentioned,
To talk to the public
And get to know each other.
Because there are so many wonderful stories
They can share it with you.
So through San Quentin,
They have more than 70 programs available to prisoners here.
In these programs,
They have college courses, practical courses, journalism, athletics,
For example but not limited to.
Not all of our reforms
All these opportunities are available.
We have prisoners who asked for their transfer to Saint Quentin
Bitter and repetitive,
Just to allow themselves to benefit
Of the opportunities available here in San Quentin.
So how can we have all these programs here?
We can have programs here because we have a dedicated team,
But we also have more than 3,000 – as the steward told me earlier –
More than 3,000 volunteers come to San Quentin.
(Applause) (Encouragement)
These volunteers help in the achievement,
This is part of a community partnership
In San Quentin Prison.
Also, participants,
Who are seriously involved in these programs
And inspire others throughout the state
To come here and also participate in these programs.
So why is programming important?
Why does everyone want to be part of programming?
Well, everyone wants to improve themselves,
Everyone wants to improve themselves,
They spend a better time when they are in this reform.
So they can also be more successful when they return to society.
Part of what has been happening since Governor Brown
Is the length of life of prisoners after their release led by Governor Brown
For any other Governor since the issuance of the specific provision.
(Applause) and (encouraging)
Participation in programs is an important element
Shall be taken into consideration by the Board of Directors of parole hearings
When determining the appropriate parole.
So, prisoners …
They want to participate in these programs.
This is a shared responsibility between us and the community and the CDCR
To extend these opportunities to all,
So they will be successful here and when they return home.
So to get back to what you’ve already said,
I encourage you to talk to the guests
Who are here among you today
And listen to their stories,
Hear their stories where they were not very successful,
And how, perhaps, they took part in a program,
And you know another prisoner,
This prisoner encouraged them to be part of a program,
They are now successful.
And began to inspire others.
So through these stories,
Your home business,
After you leave here today and go abroad,
Is to take these stories that you heard today
And share it with others in society,
Because while San Quentin serves as a gold star for programming,
We have 34 other institutions across the state
Where we need this kind of community participation
We need the kind of volunteerism we see here.
So again, I would like to welcome you
Thank you for coming to TEDxSanQuentin.
(Applause) (Cheers)
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