from Prison Policy Initiative Easthampton, Mass. — A new report from the Prison Policy Initiative provides one of the most comprehensive 50-state …
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Elevated Suicide Risk Post-Incarceration Demands a Response Rooted in ‘Equity, Justice, and Human Dignity’
by Jillian McKoy/Boston University Leaving incarceration presents a unique set of challenges to individuals as they resume their lives in …
CT youth prison will end use of disciplinary isolation after agreement with Department of Justice
from CT Insider The Manson Youth Institution, a correctional facility for men and boys under age 21, will end the …
The FCC Is Capping Outrageous Prison Phone Rates, but Companies Are Still Price Gouging
Although the FCC has curbed the cost of phone calls in jails and prisons, telecom companies have found new ways …
Empowering Former Inmates: Key Takeaways from Second Chance Month Discussion
From The Brennan Center: In April, Brennan Center friends and colleagues gathered at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco to …
Deputy’s idea to save ducks evolves into a criminal justice reform program in Key West
Stock Island Detention Center inmate working with ‘Farmer’ Jeanne: ‘Its therapeutic’ from Local 10/FL Sheriff Rick Ramsay is proud of …
‘Unconventional College Students’: How 12 Incarcerated Maximum-Security Individuals in CT. Earned College Degrees
By Natasha SokoloffThe Middletown Press, Conn. SUFFIELD, Conn. — For many college students and families, graduation season means hours spent …
The Move to Transfer an Empty Prison into a Shelter for the Unhoused
Former Massachusetts prison to reopen as shelter for homeless families, including migrants. NORFOLK, Mass. — Massachusetts officials are planning to …
Why Are More and More Older People Spending Their Dying Years Behind Bars?
America’s prison system is turning into a de facto nursing home From Vox In late 2018, Richard Washington sent a …
What Are The Advantages Of Getting A Pardon For Past Criminal Convictions
Getting a pardon for criminal activities can have several benefits. Let’s explore them: Restoration of Rights: A pardon doesn’t indicate innocence, …