In Washington, D.C., a group of 18 Republican congressmen are trying to convince the Trump administration to shield private prisons from lawsuits … [Read more...]
LAPD Settlement's Soar
[Los Angles Police Department (LAPD) Los Angeles Times Cmdr. Michael Hyams Kash Delano Register Bruce Lisker LAPD Foothill Division] The Los Angles … [Read more...]
Luring more prison doctors with big raises
The average pay for the employees in 2014 was approximately $240,000 a year Doctors at a dozen understaffed California prisons could receive a 24 … [Read more...]
Protestors aim to block pilot video visitation program for inmates
Five people were arrested for protesting jail video visitation in Durham, N.C. The Inside-Outside Alliance members demonstrated at a county commission … [Read more...]
Former female inmate helps reunite families with Get On The Bus
The fondest wish of many prisoners is to see their children. The Get On The Bus (GOTB) program has made that happen for thousands of California … [Read more...]
Ireland takes a look at mothers in prison
In Ireland there is a clear need for incarcerated mothers to maintain children and family relationships, according to a National University of Ireland … [Read more...]
GEO Group to open re-entry center in SF’s Tenderloin District
The Geo Group, one of the largest prison companies in the United States, will open a third re-entry center in the Bay Area, reported SF Weekly. The … [Read more...]
Oak Glen firecamp reopens to house long-term jail inmates
Storied San Bernardino fire camp Oak Glen has signed a contract with the state to provide minimum-security beds for long-term jail inmates at the … [Read more...]