Since its inception 6 years ago, only one program graduate has returned to prison -- a far cry from the 70% average return-to-prison rate for San Quentin inmates.
San Quentin is one of the nation's most notorious prisons. It is home to some of California's most dangerous criminals - 80% of whom are going to get out one day. But it is also notorious for an unusual, and some say bizarre, inmate rehabilitation program.
The Insight Prison Project teaches inmates how to control their anger by tapping into it -- primarily through yoga techniques. 300 men a week take the classes. No tax money is used to fund this program. And it seems to be working. Since its inception 6 years ago, only one program graduate has returned to prison -- a far cry from the 70% average return-to-prison rate for San Quentin inmates.
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