A recent Michigan study shows that increased funding in schools decreases adult crimes. “Michigan’s school funding equalization process led to … [Read more...]
NEW YORK: Dept. of Corrections bans care packages from home
By Clark Gerhartsreiter Contributing Writer One of the last states to allow the public to send care packages directly to incarcerated persons — or … [Read more...]
NATIONAL: Alliance for Justice report shows disconnect between federal judges, population
Federal appeals court justices overwhelmingly represent the wealthy and powerful interests, a liberal advocacy group maintains. “We have created … [Read more...]
MINNESOTA: DEREK CHAUVIN’S ACCOMPLICES TO BE RESENTENCED
Two former police officers improperly sentenced in killing of George Floyd, judge rules Two former Minneapolis police officers convicted of … [Read more...]
Mississippi now world leader in incarceration
Trend reverses previous administration’s prison reduction reforms; new efforts under way to treat addiction, reduce recidivism Mississippi … [Read more...]
Use of word ‘inmate’ scrapped, deemed offensive
New York has enacted laws that replace words like “inmate” and “mentally retarded” with “incarcerated person” and “developmentally disabled” in … [Read more...]
Russia recruits prisoners to man frontlines in war against Ukraine
By Clark Gerhartsreiter Contributing Writer For Russian incarcerated persons who thought that uni-formed visitors at their penal colony in St. … [Read more...]
Incarceration rates linked to illiteracy
Children with low reading rates also have a statistically higher chance of going to prison, and unfortunately, to keep returning, USA Today … [Read more...]
Counties authorize forced medication of jail prisoners
Critics say jails favor ‘tranquilizing’ prisoners over treatment options Marin County has joined other California counties in authorizing the … [Read more...]
Study: Procrastination linked to physical, mental health problems
Procrastination is the cause of many health and career problems, but regulating your emotions can improve your mental health and well-being, according … [Read more...]
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