A combination of pinching pennies, corruption, and privatization is resulting in prisoners being fed a stew of unhealthy, nutrient-poor meals in minuscule portions.
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Is There Really Gender Bias in the Justice System?
Studies suggest that, broadly speaking, men become aggressive due to their environments and women due to their biology.
Read More »Under Trump, Things Don’t Look Good for Prison Reform and Rehabilitation
Where Obama sought to reduce unnecessary incarceration for minor crimes, Trump signed three executive orders that 'Rolling Stone' called “consistent with his firm but demonstrably false view that crime is out of control.”
Read More »Bawdy Rooftop Performances Entertain Inmates in Chicago Prison
Who knew some Chicagoans would go so far as to stage adult entertainment for the enjoyment of inmates in the Metropolitan Correctional Center?
Read More »High Court Dumps ‘Provocation’ Theory, Narrowing Police Liability for Use of Force
Justice Alito noted that the Supreme Court’s rulings on excessive force call for looking at the totality of circumstances to determine whether, at the time the force was used, it was reasonable for the police to use it.
Read More »Correctional Education Crucial to Inmates’ Future Success
Correctional education for juveniles is key to getting them out of the prison system, and it’s great to see that crucial prison programs are being rolled out across the nation.
Read More »Appeals Court Tosses FCC Rate Controls on Most Prison Calls
Studies show inmates who stay in contact with their families while incarcerated have lower recidivism rates.
Read More »Another Policeman Acquitted: Where Is Our David?
Nowadays it is abundantly clear that policemen in the United States can kill black people with impunity.
Read More »Florida Bill Seeks To Educate Prisoners to Reduce Recidivism
Education is a key component to reforming inmates and keeping them from returning to prison
Read More »Lawmaker Pushes Reforms Aimed at Disabling Michigan’s School to Prison Pipeline
A Michigan lawmaker is set on hobbling the school-to-prison pipeline in his state.
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