The increase in family violence sparks a need for intervention. Family violence is increasingly prevalent, affecting high numbers of children, as well … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2015
Parents of Mentally Ill Prisoner File Wrongful Death Suit
A wrongful death claim has been filed against the California prison system by the parents of a mentally ill prisoner who died after he was pepper … [Read more...]
U.S. Private Prisons Still Pile Up Huge Profits Despite Charges of Unethical Conduct
Private prison corporations continue to make huge profits from the United States’ high incarceration rates despite serious questions of unethical … [Read more...]
Early Release Senate Bill 224 For Elderly Prisoner Amended
Legislation aimed at giving more elderly prisoners a chance of early parole has failed to meet its original objective. The measure is Senate Bill 224 … [Read more...]
37 Former Inmates Graduate From New State Drug Program
Thirty-seven former inmates celebrated a new phase in their lives with their recent graduation from a new state program for high-risk drug … [Read more...]
Prison Finds New Revenue Stream in JPay
The American prison industry has found a huge new revenue stream in JPay as prison bankers cash in on captive customers. For 12 years, JPay Inc. has … [Read more...]
Shaka Senegal Muhammad Is a ‘One-Man Banquet’
One Muslim stands alone at San Quentin as a staunch adherent to the religious teachings of the Lost-Found Nation of Islam (NOI), commonly known also … [Read more...]
Report: Brooklyn’s Jury Pool Revamped
Gentrification has changed Brooklyn’s jury pool into well-off and educated white people who are pro-prosecution in criminal cases and pro-defendant in … [Read more...]
Firearm Buyers Database Improves
The federal government is working to improve reporting of persons banned from buying firearms, the Department of Justice reports. The program was … [Read more...]
Judge Rules Vermont’s Out-of-State Male Only Transfers Unconstitutional
A judge has ruled Vermont’s practice of sending only male inmates to out-of-state prisons is unconstitutional. The case involved Vermont inmate … [Read more...]