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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Midtown rally seeks prison culture reform as Hochul announces charges against guards in inmate Robert Brooks' prison murder | amNewYork

Families and advocates demand cultural reform in New York prisons following a brutal inmate death incident.
fromVulture
11 hours ago
Black Lives Matter

Is True Crime Keeping Me in Prison?

The media can play a significant role in shaping narratives around individuals with criminal backgrounds.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Mass Incarceration Traps More Than 180K Veterans in Military-to-Prison Pipeline

The plight of incarcerated veterans and efforts for their rehabilitation are crucial topics highlighted in Jason Higgins' 'Prisoners After War.'
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Midtown rally seeks prison culture reform as Hochul announces charges against guards in inmate Robert Brooks' prison murder | amNewYork

Families and advocates demand cultural reform in New York prisons following a brutal inmate death incident.
fromVulture
11 hours ago
Black Lives Matter

Is True Crime Keeping Me in Prison?

The media can play a significant role in shaping narratives around individuals with criminal backgrounds.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Mass Incarceration Traps More Than 180K Veterans in Military-to-Prison Pipeline

The plight of incarcerated veterans and efforts for their rehabilitation are crucial topics highlighted in Jason Higgins' 'Prisoners After War.'
more#mental-health
#criminal-justice
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Opinion | The Emergency Is Here

The Trump administration is utilizing Salvadoran prisons for American criminals, arguing that international detention offers solutions beyond U.S. legal bounds.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Jury deliberations begin against final FCI Dublin guard facing sex abuse charges

Darrell Smith's trial centers on alleged sexual abuse of inmates, exposing a pattern of manipulation and coercion during his time at FCI Dublin.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Opinion | The Emergency Is Here

The Trump administration is utilizing Salvadoran prisons for American criminals, arguing that international detention offers solutions beyond U.S. legal bounds.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Jury deliberations begin against final FCI Dublin guard facing sex abuse charges

Darrell Smith's trial centers on alleged sexual abuse of inmates, exposing a pattern of manipulation and coercion during his time at FCI Dublin.
more#criminal-justice
#medical-parole
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

California pauses prison medical parole program, opting for early release or incarceration

California has halted its medical parole program, risking vulnerable prisoners' wellbeing by returning them to prison or releasing them prematurely.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
Social media marketing

Letters: Will California cuts leave seriously ill inmates with no place to go?

Critical questions remain about the future care of seriously ill inmates released from prison.
Past decisions regarding Ukraine highlight significant missed opportunities for peace negotiations.
Current support for military interventions must consider the broader implications for global safety.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

California pauses prison medical parole program, opting for early release or incarceration

California has halted its medical parole program, risking vulnerable prisoners' wellbeing by returning them to prison or releasing them prematurely.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
Social media marketing

Letters: Will California cuts leave seriously ill inmates with no place to go?

Critical questions remain about the future care of seriously ill inmates released from prison.
Past decisions regarding Ukraine highlight significant missed opportunities for peace negotiations.
Current support for military interventions must consider the broader implications for global safety.
more#medical-parole
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Harvey Weinstein Becomes an Unlikely Voice in the Push to Close Rikers

Harvey Weinstein's situation at Rikers Island underscores the broader issues of medical neglect and dangerous conditions within the jail.
Europe news
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Love in lockup: Italy unveiled its first 'sex room' for prisoners

Italy's first sex room for prisoners was established, allowing inmates intimate meetings with partners after a court ruling.
#new-york-state
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

N.Y. Corrections Department Issues Ultimatum to Striking Officers

New York State corrections officers face termination or legal action if they do not return to work after unauthorized strikes.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

NY's Prison Guard Strike Has Roots in Decades of Racialized Deindustrialization

A strike wave among New York prison guards reveals systemic issues and responses to enforcement failures of reforms in solitary confinement.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

New York to release some prison inmates early over shortage of guard staff

New York state prisons will release inmates early due to a critical shortage of corrections officers.
Black Lives Matter
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NY corrections officers charged with murder in prison death of Messiah Nantwi

Two New York corrections officers were indicted for the murder of Messiah Nantwi, highlighting systemic issues in the state's prison system.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Tentative agreement may end wildcat NYS prison strike

A tentative agreement was reached to end the illegal strike in New York state prisons, addressing staffing and operational concerns.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

N.Y. Corrections Department Issues Ultimatum to Striking Officers

New York State corrections officers face termination or legal action if they do not return to work after unauthorized strikes.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

NY's Prison Guard Strike Has Roots in Decades of Racialized Deindustrialization

A strike wave among New York prison guards reveals systemic issues and responses to enforcement failures of reforms in solitary confinement.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

New York to release some prison inmates early over shortage of guard staff

New York state prisons will release inmates early due to a critical shortage of corrections officers.
Black Lives Matter
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NY corrections officers charged with murder in prison death of Messiah Nantwi

Two New York corrections officers were indicted for the murder of Messiah Nantwi, highlighting systemic issues in the state's prison system.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Tentative agreement may end wildcat NYS prison strike

A tentative agreement was reached to end the illegal strike in New York state prisons, addressing staffing and operational concerns.
more#new-york-state
#el-salvador
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

The Homegrowns Are Next': Trump Promises to Send American Citizens to El Salvador in Harrowing Comments to Bukele

Trump considered sending U.S. prisoners, including citizens, to El Salvador, despite legal limitations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Fox Hosts Question Trump Sending Home Growns to El Salvador

Fox News hosts expressed uncertainty over the legality of sending US prisoners to El Salvador's CECOT prison.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US Elections

El Salvador's Prisons Are Notorious. Will They House Trump's Deportees?

President Bukele's offer to imprison U.S. convicts in El Salvador raises legal and ethical questions, even as it reflects a shared stance on criminal justice.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

The Homegrowns Are Next': Trump Promises to Send American Citizens to El Salvador in Harrowing Comments to Bukele

Trump considered sending U.S. prisoners, including citizens, to El Salvador, despite legal limitations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Fox Hosts Question Trump Sending Home Growns to El Salvador

Fox News hosts expressed uncertainty over the legality of sending US prisoners to El Salvador's CECOT prison.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US Elections

El Salvador's Prisons Are Notorious. Will They House Trump's Deportees?

President Bukele's offer to imprison U.S. convicts in El Salvador raises legal and ethical questions, even as it reflects a shared stance on criminal justice.
more#el-salvador
#san-quentin
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

CA to spend $239M to turn San Quentin into Scandinavian-inspired rehab center

California is investing $239 million to transform San Quentin prison into a rehabilitation center inspired by successful Nordic models.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Bay Area's oldest prison is getting a Scandinavian makeover

San Quentin is transforming into a rehabilitation hub inspired by Nordic models, signaling a significant shift in California's incarceration philosophy.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

CA to spend $239M to turn San Quentin into Scandinavian-inspired rehab center

California is investing $239 million to transform San Quentin prison into a rehabilitation center inspired by successful Nordic models.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Bay Area's oldest prison is getting a Scandinavian makeover

San Quentin is transforming into a rehabilitation hub inspired by Nordic models, signaling a significant shift in California's incarceration philosophy.
more#san-quentin
#justice-system
California
fromSacramento Bee
3 weeks ago

California lawmakers want reform for women in prison facing 'double punishment'

California's new bills aim to reform women's prisons and address the unique challenges faced by women inmates.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Killers could serve shorter jail terms for good behaviour, minister signals

The UK government is considering shorter sentences for serious offenders to combat prison overcrowding.
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago
France politics

French MPs vote to allow judges to impose short jail terms

French MPs support shorter prison sentences for minor offences, allowing jail terms of a month or less.
California
fromSacramento Bee
3 weeks ago

California lawmakers want reform for women in prison facing 'double punishment'

California's new bills aim to reform women's prisons and address the unique challenges faced by women inmates.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Killers could serve shorter jail terms for good behaviour, minister signals

The UK government is considering shorter sentences for serious offenders to combat prison overcrowding.
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago
France politics

French MPs vote to allow judges to impose short jail terms

French MPs support shorter prison sentences for minor offences, allowing jail terms of a month or less.
more#justice-system
fromstupidDOPE
1 month ago
SF politics

LPP Urges U.S. Sentencing Commission to Enact Drug Sentencing and Supervised Release Reform | stupidDOPE

LPP advocates for reforms to federal drug sentencing and supervised release to enhance rehabilitation and public safety.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Hochul admin offers another deal to New York prison workers in desperate attempt to end strike

Governor Hochul's administration is directly negotiating with striking correction officers to restore prison staffing without union involvement.
NYC politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Judge Blasts Federal Prison For Providing Poor Medical Care, Lets SF Scandal Figure Nick Bovis Out on Home Release

Nick Bovis is being released early from prison due to inadequate medical care for his long-term health issues.
Washington DC
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Hundreds protest proposal to reopen Dublin women's prison as ICE detention center

Protests erupted in Dublin against Trump's plan to convert a former women's prison into an immigrant detention facility.
SF politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

Sacramento Deputy Captured on Video Shoving Woman Outside Jail | KQED

Concerns about the treatment of inmates persist at Sacramento County Main Jail, with evidence of systemic failures.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Federal judge blocks Trump's transfer of transgender women to men's prisons

Federal judge blocks Trump's order to transfer transgender women to men's prisons, citing constitutional violations and increased risks of harm.
#transgender-rights
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

Prison Officials Detail Treatment of Trans Inmates Under Trump Gender Order

New guidelines for transgender inmates restrict their rights and ensure compliance with President Trump's executive order on gender recognition.
fromTruthout
2 months ago
LGBT

Federal Court Blocks Transfer of 3 Trans Women to Men's Prisons Following Trump Order

Transgender individuals face increased violence in prisons not matching their gender identity.
A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order against transgender individuals' rights in prisons.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

Prison Officials Detail Treatment of Trans Inmates Under Trump Gender Order

New guidelines for transgender inmates restrict their rights and ensure compliance with President Trump's executive order on gender recognition.
fromTruthout
2 months ago
LGBT

Federal Court Blocks Transfer of 3 Trans Women to Men's Prisons Following Trump Order

Transgender individuals face increased violence in prisons not matching their gender identity.
A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order against transgender individuals' rights in prisons.
more#transgender-rights
#leonard-peltier
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

What to Know About Leonard Peltier, Activist Released From Prison by Biden

Leonard Peltier's release after nearly 50 years symbolizes a significant victory for Native American rights activists and justice reform advocates.
Canada news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Leonard Peltier leaves prison after Biden ended his sentence in FBI agents' killings

Leonard Peltier was released from prison to home confinement after President Biden commuted his sentence, amid ongoing debates about his conviction.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

What to Know About Leonard Peltier, Activist Released From Prison by Biden

Leonard Peltier's release after nearly 50 years symbolizes a significant victory for Native American rights activists and justice reform advocates.
Canada news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Leonard Peltier leaves prison after Biden ended his sentence in FBI agents' killings

Leonard Peltier was released from prison to home confinement after President Biden commuted his sentence, amid ongoing debates about his conviction.
more#leonard-peltier
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Prison Boss Elevated by Hochul Was Accused of Rape by 2 Former Inmates

The appointment of Bennie Thorpe as a leader in response to a prison death highlights systemic issues in correctional facility management.
#immigration
fromKqed
2 months ago
California

ICE Weighs Turning FCI Dublin Into Detention Center, Union Leaders Say | KQED

FCI Dublin may reopen as an immigrant detention center, reflecting the government's need for increased bed space amid ICE's enforcement efforts.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

ICE Might Be Looking to Use Shuttered Dublin Women's Prison as Immigrant Detention Center

The potential repurposing of FCI Dublin for ICE detainees poses significant concerns regarding undocumented immigrant treatment.
fromKqed
2 months ago
California

ICE Weighs Turning FCI Dublin Into Detention Center, Union Leaders Say | KQED

FCI Dublin may reopen as an immigrant detention center, reflecting the government's need for increased bed space amid ICE's enforcement efforts.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

ICE Might Be Looking to Use Shuttered Dublin Women's Prison as Immigrant Detention Center

The potential repurposing of FCI Dublin for ICE detainees poses significant concerns regarding undocumented immigrant treatment.
more#immigration
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Complaints over prison officer behaviour surge to worst levels since pandemic

Prisoner complaints hit a decade high, highlighting urgent issues needing reform in the UK's prison system.
fromCurbed
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Manhattan's Future Jail Looks a Lot Like a Corporate HQ

The new Manhattan Detention Center will be designed to blend in with the city, presenting a façade that is indistinguishable from ordinary office buildings.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Business

How Tough Is Your State on Crime? All 50 Ranked

The U.S. has the highest number of prisoners globally, greatly impacting social issues such as crime and poverty.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Escape from the terrordome: how Netherlands panopticon prisons are being reborn as stunning arts hubs

The Koepelgevangenis has been transformed from a prison into a cultural hub, highlighting a shift towards community engagement and repurposing historical buildings.
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