Since 1964, the SQUIRES Youth Diversion Program has been dedicated to empowering young individuals to make positive life choices through dialogue, mentorship, and education. Founded at San Quentin State Prison, SQUIRES believes that those who have faced serious consequences can provide invaluable insights to guide others away from detrimental paths.

Today, SQUIRES is more than a youth diversion program; it is a leadership and personal development initiative that inspires participants to recognize their potential, improve decision-making skills, and emerge as positive contributors to their families and communities.