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London prison warned after former police officer takes his own life in cell

Serious failings in care contributed to the suicide of Rickie Poon at HMP Pentonville, prompting a coroner's warning about future risks.

US politics

fromwww.nytimes.com

9 months ago

Video: Inside Rikers Island: A Suicide Attempt as Guards Stand By

Serious lapses in inmate care at Rikers Island highlighted by Michael Nieves' suicide attempt.

UK news

fromianVisits

10 months ago

Prison nursing unlocked: Exhibition lifts the lid on healthcare behind bars

Prison nursing has evolved from minimal training to a more professional service over the last few decades.

fromwww.theguardian.com

10 months ago

A perfect storm of errors meant Darren was placed in an unsafe cell. He died two days later

Darren Brandon's tragic death highlights systemic failures in the Australian prison system, where prisoners with mental health issues are often misassessed as low risk.

Mental health

fromwww.mercurynews.com

11 months ago

Public calls for replacing Santa Rita Jail health care provider as contract nears end

Audits into Wellpath's services have routinely found that the company has continuously fallen short of standards, raising serious concerns about inmate care and safety.

SF parents