Human Interest – Page 13

Forced GPS Placement Ruled a ‘Search’

August 1, 2015 by Marcus Henderson

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that law enforcement placing a GPS tracking device on a person amounts to a search, and is therefore protected by the … [Read more...]

Indiana Wants to Build More Prison Cells

August 1, 2015 by Eusebio Gonzalez

Indiana officials say they need to build more prison cells because they will run out of beds for male inmates within two years. Prison officials say … [Read more...]

The ‘Hidden Victims’

August 1, 2015 by John Lam

Children with incarcerated mothers are often referred to as “hidden victims,” and are among the most at-risk population in the United States, a study … [Read more...]

High Teen Truancy Linked to Bullying

August 1, 2015 by John Lam

Bullying is a major problem in American schools, with many victims considering suicide, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Health and … [Read more...]

Study Urges Prisons to Improve Visitations to Cut Recidivism

August 1, 2015 by James R. Abernathy Jr.

Prisons should take steps to improve inmate visitation, which significantly reduces recidivism, a university study concludes. “Revising visitation … [Read more...]

New York State Prison Refuses to Accept SQ News

July 1, 2015 by Rahsaan Thomas

A prison in New York State found San Quentin News unacceptable reading material for its inmates because the paper allegedly advocates lawlessness, … [Read more...]

49ers’ Chaplain Earl Smith And Players Tour San Quentin

July 1, 2015 by Rahsaan Thomas

San Francisco 49ers Chaplain Earl Smith returned recently to San Quentin with 44 members of the football organization. “There is a thin line between … [Read more...]

States Got $278.4 Million in Federal Funds to Fight Crime in 2013

July 1, 2015 by Salvador Solorio

The federal government provided $278.4 million in special grants in 2013 to fight crime in states, territories and the District of Columbia, the U.S. … [Read more...]

Millions Affected by Substance Abuse, Mental Health Issues

July 1, 2015 by Salvador Solorio

Drug use and mental health issues affect millions of adolescents and adults, according to the September 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health … [Read more...]

Capturing the Stories of 1,000 Jailed Juveniles

July 1, 2015 by John Lam

An unassuming “gentle giant,” Richard Ross is a photojournalist who spent five years traveling 30 states to interview more than 1,000 incarcerated … [Read more...]