A majority of voting Americans support restoring voting rights to all citizens, even those with felony convictions, a recent survey … [Read more...]
NORTH CAROLINA: Prison suicide rate hits three-decade high
Suicides of incarcerated people in North Carolina prisons are at their highest in 30 years, reported the Charlotte Observer. The state … [Read more...]
FEDERAL: BOP ignored asbestos complaints
Asbestos and mold make California’s Dublin federal prison a dangerous place, and complaints have been ignored by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, The … [Read more...]
MICHIGAN: Sixth Circuit allows ADA disability claim to proceed
A man can proceed with his claim against prison officials who confiscated his medically necessary orthopedic shoes, a federal appeals court has … [Read more...]
FLORIDA: Family visit bans fail to stem flow of contraband
Banning family visits does not stop drugs from being smuggled into Florida prisons, the Miami Herald reported Aug. 17. The newspaper … [Read more...]
ALABAMA: Incarcerated workers statewide go on strike
Incarcerated people in Alabama prisons have stopped participating in work assignments to protest inhumane conditions, according to The Associated … [Read more...]
Accidental overdoses trigger murder charges for dealers in 23 states
Accidental drug overdose deaths should not trigger a murder charge, a USA Today opinion column says. Those prosecutions “involve charging … [Read more...]
Female prisoners heal through art
Mural project allows womento process abuse, trauma Incarcerated women in a South Carolina prison are learning to heal by using art to process past … [Read more...]
‘E-carceration’ monitoring reduces recidivism rates
Legislation now allows more home confinement sentences as the federal Bureau of Prisons releases thousands of low-risk offenders, according to an … [Read more...]
Angel Tree brings Christmas to children of incarcerated parents
Every year The Prison Fellowship Program provides incarcerated people with applications to send Christmas gifts to their children through the Angel … [Read more...]
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