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Drugs Suspected in Five Inmate Deaths in Four Days in Arkansas
Systemwide, DOC counted 468 K2-related incidents thus far this year, not counting the most recent five deaths and a dozen or so inmates treated for signs of reactions to the drug.
Read More »Private Prison Populations Growing Faster than Prisons Overall
The Sentencing Project calls for states and the federal government to terminate private prison contracts, require greater disclosure of private prison records, and stop sending inmates to prisons far from their homes.
Read More »Texas Could Shape Trump’s Proposals to Reform Federal Prisons
Texas's reforms, including diversion programs for low-level drug offenders, increased attention to rehabilitation and work readiness, and other “second chance” measures, reduced recidivism and the incarceration rate. The federal Justice Department should take notice.
Read More »Will Early Education Funding Reduce Future Crime?
While policy changes and a move away from for-profit prison systems will go a long way in aligning America’s prisons with those of more progressive countries, education remains a key driver in preventing citizens from going to jail in the first place, in becoming more attractive prospects for hire, and in reducing recidivism.
Read More »Healthy Cooking Program Feeds Female Prison Inmates Vital Skills
The simple act of learning what is good to put in your body and how to budget for the healthy food you need, along with how to prepare it, should be taught not only in every prison, but in every school and in every household in America. One Arkansas program for female inmates is lighting the way.
Read More »Incarceration of Women on the Rise
The care of a family should not be a solo venture that falls on one woman's shoulders. In the best of circumstances, it should be shared among immediate and extended family and the greater community. If the burden were lightened and shared, the result might be that we'd see fewer women – and men – behind bars.
Read More »Damning Report Finds Serious Issues With Youth In Prison
From understaffing to high suicide rates, youth are underserved in juvenile justice system.
Read More »Food-Related Outbreaks Sicken Prisoners Six Times More Often
The biggest contributing factor involved in foodborne illness in prisons is food left at room temperature too long.
Read More »Lack of Data Leaves BOP At Risk for Healthcare Fraud
BOP cannot verify all claims were for necessary, non-duplicative services.
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