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COVID pandemic adds to mental and physical effects of isolation on prisoners

January 21, 2022 by Brandon T. Genest

The number of incarcerated people placed in solitary confinement saw a five-fold increase during the peak of the pandemic, according to Solitary Watch … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Recently Posted Tagged With: COVID-19, Solitary confinement, Solitary Watch

Incoming mail goes all-digital in Ohio

January 19, 2022 by Brandon T. Genest

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Ohio plans to digitally scan all incoming mail to prisoners in an attempt to curb the smuggling of contraband drugs.  “Having the ability to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Institutions, Recently Posted Tagged With: contraband cellphones, drugs, Ohio

CA eases gang-related sentence enhancements

January 14, 2022 by Brandon T. Genest

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill restricting gang enhancements in sentencing, the Associated Press (AP) reported. This bill is the latest in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice, Legal, Recently Posted, Youth Offender Tagged With: California, gang members, Gang Violence, legal

Alabama offers second chances for drug crimes

January 14, 2022 by Brandon T. Genest

The Cullman County Drug Program in Alabama is offering drug offenders a second chance at success while bypassing a jail or prison sentence, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Legal, Youth Offender Tagged With: Alabama, non-violent drug offenses

CA Supreme Court: No pot for prisoners

December 29, 2021 by Brandon T. Genest

California prisoners cannot have marijuana, the state Supreme Court has ruled.  The court reversed a 2019 appellate court ruling that temporarily … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Legal, Mental Stimulation, Recently Posted Tagged With: California Supreme Court, pot

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