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California to Turn San Quentin State Prison Into a Rehabilitation Center

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California to Turn San Quentin State Prison Into a Rehabilitation Center
A prison guard escorts an inmate at San Quentin State Prison in San Quentin, Calif., on Aug. 15, 2016. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Elizabeth Dowell
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California’s notorious State Prison San Quentin is getting an upgrade, California officials announced Thursday.

The proposed rehab center would provide inmates with education, training, and rehabilitation, while inmates serving death sentences at San Quentin will be moved to other California penitentiary locations.

Elizabeth Dowell
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Elizabeth is a SoCal based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and throughout the state for The Epoch Times. She is passionate about creating truthful and accurate stories for readers to connect with. When she’s not reporting, she enjoys writing poetry, playing basketball, embarking on new adventures and spending quality time with her family and friends.
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