History was made at California’s oldest prison Friday.
For the first time at San Quentin, the correctional officers played the prisoners in a game of basketball. The game was titled “Bridge the Gap.”
It’s part of a larger change coming to San Quentin.
It was once a full maximum security prison but will be transformed into more of a rehab facility. The goal is to promote positive interactions between the residents and staff.
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Ian Cull has more in the video above.
