90-Day Reentry Program for San Quentin Inmates

The Problem: Lack of Structured Support Post-Release

Many inmates are released without a structured system to guide their transition, leading to high recidivism rates.

Despite a decline, California’s recidivism rate remains at 41.9% for individuals released in fiscal year 2018–19.

Without clear systems for goal setting, discipline, and intentional living, successful reentry remains a major challenge.

DAILY acts as the anchor for transformation.

Each inmate will receive a DAILY workbook, designed to build the habits, mindset, and action plans needed for success beyond prison walls.

Program Structure:

Duration: 90 Days
Daily Practice: Guided reflections and exercises using DAILY.
Bi-Weekly Masterclasses: Deep-dive group sessions to reinforce and expand on the daily work.

DAILY is more than a workbook — it’s a daily system for success:

Morning Prompts set the intention for the day.
Action Planning helps inmates break large goals into small, achievable steps.
Mindset Shifts encourage growth, resilience, and self-awareness.
Evening Reflections teach lessons from success and failure.
Bi-Weekly Masterclasses guide inmates through deeper concepts and strategies, using their progress with DAILY as the foundation.

Each page becomes a building block, stacking small wins into lasting change.

Studies show that rehabilitative programs dramatically lower recidivism:

Inmates with educational achievements during incarceration have a conviction rate of 31.5% compared to 42.7%for those without.
Those completing career technical education programs had conviction rates as low as 28.2%.

Structured daily engagement — paired with supportive group learning — is key to sustainable success.

San Quentin is undergoing a $239 million transformation into a rehabilitation-first facility.

This 90-Day Reentry Program directly supports the prison’s shift toward restorative justice, personal development, and human dignity.

DAILY builds the habits, mindsets, and internal strength that inmates need to thrive post-release — aligning perfectly with San Quentin’s future.

Tailor DAILY to San Quentin’s unique needs.

Implement with a select cohort for evaluation and monitor engagement, completion, and mindset shifts.

Expand access based on pilot results and feedback.