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#el-salvador
fromSlate Magazine
10 hours ago
UK news

The Prison Where Trump Thinks He Can Send Anyone He Wants Became Famous for a Bizarre Reason

CECOT prison serves as a grim symbol of societal fears and influences extreme travel content creation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago
US news

The El Salvador mega-prison at the dark heart of Trump immigration crackdown

President Bukele's aggressive anti-gang policies, including mass incarceration, have garnered public support due to reduced violence, but raise serious human rights concerns.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

El Salvador Offers to Jail U.S. Criminals in Notorious Mega Prison

El Salvador's President Bukele proposes to jail U.S. deported criminals, sparking discussions on legality and practicality.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

El Salvador offers to jail 'American criminals,' including U.S. citizens

El Salvador's president offers to house dangerous American criminals in exchange for fees, amidst ongoing discussions of prison outsourcing with the U.S.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago
New York City

Senate Confirmed Trump Pick Marco Rubio Already Working on Jailing Migrants

Marco Rubio is contemplating a controversial prison outsourcing proposal from El Salvador's president.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

El Salvador offers to jail US convicts in unprecedented' proposal

El Salvador's compelling offer to imprison U.S. criminals aims to make its prison system sustainable.
The proposal indicates a significant shift in international prison management dynamics.
fromSlate Magazine
10 hours ago
UK news

The Prison Where Trump Thinks He Can Send Anyone He Wants Became Famous for a Bizarre Reason

CECOT prison serves as a grim symbol of societal fears and influences extreme travel content creation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago
US news

The El Salvador mega-prison at the dark heart of Trump immigration crackdown

President Bukele's aggressive anti-gang policies, including mass incarceration, have garnered public support due to reduced violence, but raise serious human rights concerns.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

El Salvador Offers to Jail U.S. Criminals in Notorious Mega Prison

El Salvador's President Bukele proposes to jail U.S. deported criminals, sparking discussions on legality and practicality.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

El Salvador offers to jail 'American criminals,' including U.S. citizens

El Salvador's president offers to house dangerous American criminals in exchange for fees, amidst ongoing discussions of prison outsourcing with the U.S.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago
New York City

Senate Confirmed Trump Pick Marco Rubio Already Working on Jailing Migrants

Marco Rubio is contemplating a controversial prison outsourcing proposal from El Salvador's president.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

El Salvador offers to jail US convicts in unprecedented' proposal

El Salvador's compelling offer to imprison U.S. criminals aims to make its prison system sustainable.
The proposal indicates a significant shift in international prison management dynamics.
more#el-salvador
#criminal-justice
Data science
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Three-decades-old risk assessment used decide prison release

The risk assessment formula in Spain leads to biased decisions based on outdated data, particularly penalizing foreign prisoners.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Killer left unmonitored for two months after release from prison, investigation shows

Serco allowed a convicted killer to remain untagged for two months after his release, exposing serious flaws in their monitoring system.
DC food
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

'Dirty Dick' Smith, the Eighth Former FCI Dublin Prison Figure Charged With Sex Crimes, Begins His Trial

Darrel Smith's trial exposes systemic sexual misconduct within FCI Dublin, where manipulation and abuse reigned during his tenure.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

South London rapist dies while serving prison sentence

Anthony Christian, a convicted rapist, died in prison due to organ failure amid concerns over his medical care.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Federal prison will take California's 'most dangerous' Aryan inmates

Despite convictions, Aryan Brotherhood members remain in state prison, pending transfer to federal prison.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Aryan Brotherhood heroin-dealer-turned-informant gets 7 years in federal prison

Burhop, an Aryan Brotherhood associate, received a seven-year sentence after testifying against gang members, but it runs concurrently with his life sentence.
Data science
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Three-decades-old risk assessment used decide prison release

The risk assessment formula in Spain leads to biased decisions based on outdated data, particularly penalizing foreign prisoners.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Killer left unmonitored for two months after release from prison, investigation shows

Serco allowed a convicted killer to remain untagged for two months after his release, exposing serious flaws in their monitoring system.
DC food
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

'Dirty Dick' Smith, the Eighth Former FCI Dublin Prison Figure Charged With Sex Crimes, Begins His Trial

Darrel Smith's trial exposes systemic sexual misconduct within FCI Dublin, where manipulation and abuse reigned during his tenure.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

South London rapist dies while serving prison sentence

Anthony Christian, a convicted rapist, died in prison due to organ failure amid concerns over his medical care.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Federal prison will take California's 'most dangerous' Aryan inmates

Despite convictions, Aryan Brotherhood members remain in state prison, pending transfer to federal prison.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Aryan Brotherhood heroin-dealer-turned-informant gets 7 years in federal prison

Burhop, an Aryan Brotherhood associate, received a seven-year sentence after testifying against gang members, but it runs concurrently with his life sentence.
more#criminal-justice
#public-safety
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires impact incarcerated people

Incarcerated individuals are particularly vulnerable to disasters, often unable to evacuate or protect themselves during emergencies.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Manchester Arena families in disbelief' that Hashem Abedi attacked prison officers

The Independent highlights the importance of quality journalism in covering critical issues without paywalls.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Overcrowded jails unable to deal with surge in prisoners following 'widespread pubic disorder', minister is told

A targeted drug testing system for prison staff is being introduced due to overcrowding and potential public safety risks.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires impact incarcerated people

Incarcerated individuals are particularly vulnerable to disasters, often unable to evacuate or protect themselves during emergencies.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Manchester Arena families in disbelief' that Hashem Abedi attacked prison officers

The Independent highlights the importance of quality journalism in covering critical issues without paywalls.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Overcrowded jails unable to deal with surge in prisoners following 'widespread pubic disorder', minister is told

A targeted drug testing system for prison staff is being introduced due to overcrowding and potential public safety risks.
more#public-safety
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My life as a prison officer: It wasn't just the smell that hit you. It was the noise'

Prisons are facing severe overcrowding and mental health crises, leading to increased violence and safety concerns for both inmates and staff.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

IPP death toll climbs to 94 after fresh wave of self-inflicted deaths in prison

The psychological impact of indefinite IPP sentences is causing a crisis with rising prisoner suicides, now totaling 94.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Fears for father denied hospital transfer on indefinite jail term

Thomas White's mental health has drastically declined due to prolonged imprisonment and denied medical support.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Paedophile who raped teen at knifepoint in Crystal Palace Park dies in prison

Failure to monitor inmates with a history of self-harm can lead to tragic outcomes, as demonstrated by Roy King's case.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Mental health

Bournemouth woman's killer was not referred for support after prison release, inquest told

Inadequate mental health support after prison release contributed to a tragic death.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My life as a prison officer: It wasn't just the smell that hit you. It was the noise'

Prisons are facing severe overcrowding and mental health crises, leading to increased violence and safety concerns for both inmates and staff.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

IPP death toll climbs to 94 after fresh wave of self-inflicted deaths in prison

The psychological impact of indefinite IPP sentences is causing a crisis with rising prisoner suicides, now totaling 94.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Fears for father denied hospital transfer on indefinite jail term

Thomas White's mental health has drastically declined due to prolonged imprisonment and denied medical support.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Paedophile who raped teen at knifepoint in Crystal Palace Park dies in prison

Failure to monitor inmates with a history of self-harm can lead to tragic outcomes, as demonstrated by Roy King's case.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Mental health

Bournemouth woman's killer was not referred for support after prison release, inquest told

Inadequate mental health support after prison release contributed to a tragic death.
more#mental-health
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany: Inmate suspected of killing wife during visit DW 04/04/2025

A woman died during an unsupervised visit with her husband at Burg Prison, leading to manslaughter charges against the husband.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Just Stop Oil protester, 78, returned to jail as no tag fitted her, on her life inside

Gaie Delap's return to prison due to a tagging error highlights systemic inefficiencies in managing electronic monitoring for offenders.
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trans women transferred to men's prisons despite rulings against Trump's order

Transgender women are being transferred to men's facilities despite court rulings blocking such actions under Trump's executive order.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trans women transferred to men's prisons despite rulings against Trump's order

Transgender women are being transferred to men's facilities despite court rulings blocking such actions under Trump's executive order.
more#transgender-rights
#healthcare
New York Yankees
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Inmate Dies at N.Y. Prison as Corrections Officers' Strike Continues

Inmate Jonathan Grant, 61, died under suspicious circumstances in Auburn Correctional Facility, raising concerns about prison healthcare and conditions.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The Way Hospitals Care for Incarcerated Patients Must Change

Healthcare for incarcerated patients raises urgent ethical concerns as prisons age and health needs grow.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Medicine

Women in largest female prison were accompanied by multiple guards to cervical screenings, nurse reveals

Enhanced women's healthcare in Limerick Female Prison due to a dedicated approach and trauma-informed practices.
New York Yankees
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Inmate Dies at N.Y. Prison as Corrections Officers' Strike Continues

Inmate Jonathan Grant, 61, died under suspicious circumstances in Auburn Correctional Facility, raising concerns about prison healthcare and conditions.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The Way Hospitals Care for Incarcerated Patients Must Change

Healthcare for incarcerated patients raises urgent ethical concerns as prisons age and health needs grow.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Medicine

Women in largest female prison were accompanied by multiple guards to cervical screenings, nurse reveals

Enhanced women's healthcare in Limerick Female Prison due to a dedicated approach and trauma-informed practices.
more#healthcare
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

'A dark masterpiece': Foucault's Discipline and Punish at 50

Foucault's Discipline and Punish critically examines the interplay between power, knowledge, and the modern prison system.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Hochul Orders Firing of 14 Prison Workers After Fatal Attack on Inmate

Governor Hochul has mandated the firing of corrections staff in response to the fatal beating of inmate Robert L. Brooks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
London

Elderly activist to spend Christmas in prison because tag does not fit

Gaie Delap is imprisoned again due to lack of appropriate monitoring device, highlighting systemic challenges in the justice system.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Indigenous fury against Daniel Noboa's plans for a mega-prison in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Protests against President Noboa's mega-prison plan in Archidona reflect deep concerns about its impact on local livelihoods and social balance.
New York City
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Sicko, 21, arrested for rape of 14-year-old girl minutes after he's released from upstate NY jail: cops

A prisoner was arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl moments before his release from jail.
#overcrowding
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
London

Prison gangs: I've chopped people, attacked staff, hidden drugs'

Gangs operate violently both inside and outside prisons, influencing inmates' lives significantly.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Social justice

The Guardian view on prison overcrowding: a justice system in meltdown

The prison system is deteriorating due to overcrowding and lack of funding, leading to early releases and advice for police to make fewer arrests.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
London

Prison gangs: I've chopped people, attacked staff, hidden drugs'

Gangs operate violently both inside and outside prisons, influencing inmates' lives significantly.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Social justice

The Guardian view on prison overcrowding: a justice system in meltdown

The prison system is deteriorating due to overcrowding and lack of funding, leading to early releases and advice for police to make fewer arrests.
more#overcrowding
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Britain's prehistoric attitude to drugs isn't working. Why not learn from Texas? | Simon Jenkins

The UK struggles with outdated drug policies, especially regarding cannabis legalization, while other countries advance progressive approaches.
#incarceration
Privacy professionals
fromThe Nation
8 months ago

'Little Guantanamo' Gets Bigger

Secretive prison units for dissenters have expanded by 80% over 15 years, using isolation and monitoring.
Daniel Hale's transfer underscores punitive measures in prison systems against whistleblowers and dissenters.
fromSlate Magazine
9 months ago
Social justice

The Big Prison Myth That Hurts Reform

America's infatuation with incarceration isn't solely motivated by racism but is also supported by various political parties and communities of color for economic benefits.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Writing

We never stole from kids, just insured places': Armand Schaubroeck, the ex-con muse of Andy Warhol

Armand Schaubroeck approached Andy Warhol in 1966 with a rock opera idea based on his experiences in the US prison system.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Nation
8 months ago

'Little Guantanamo' Gets Bigger

Secretive prison units for dissenters have expanded by 80% over 15 years, using isolation and monitoring.
Daniel Hale's transfer underscores punitive measures in prison systems against whistleblowers and dissenters.
fromSlate Magazine
9 months ago
Social justice

The Big Prison Myth That Hurts Reform

America's infatuation with incarceration isn't solely motivated by racism but is also supported by various political parties and communities of color for economic benefits.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Writing

We never stole from kids, just insured places': Armand Schaubroeck, the ex-con muse of Andy Warhol

Armand Schaubroeck approached Andy Warhol in 1966 with a rock opera idea based on his experiences in the US prison system.
more#incarceration
fromJuxtapoz
9 months ago
Writing

Juxtapoz Magazine - Estevan Oriol's "Panama Prison" Project is an Allegory of Connection

The Isthmus of Darién is crucial for global trade, symbolized by the Panama Canal, representing human control over nature and access.
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago
New York City

Zara Aleena's killer accused of attacks in prison

Failure to communicate risks within the prison system led to the tragic murder of Zara Aleena by a man with a history of violent offenses.
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