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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Dysfunction, violence and neglect': Independent Rikers Commission release new blueprint for island jail's closure | amNewYork

The Rikers Commission's blueprint outlines essential reforms for safely closing Rikers Island by 2027, emphasizing urgent systemic changes to address safety and health issues.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Hochul wants earlier release for prisoners serving time for violent offenses in budget deal: sources

Gov. Hochul proposes expanding merit time eligibility to include some violent offenders, facing legislative resistance on public safety grounds.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

A federal takeover of Rikers Island jails is long overdue - and shouldn't be delayed

Rikers Island conditions require urgent independent oversight to implement effective reforms and address systemic dysfunction.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Dysfunction, violence and neglect': Independent Rikers Commission release new blueprint for island jail's closure | amNewYork

The Rikers Commission's blueprint outlines essential reforms for safely closing Rikers Island by 2027, emphasizing urgent systemic changes to address safety and health issues.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Hochul wants earlier release for prisoners serving time for violent offenses in budget deal: sources

Gov. Hochul proposes expanding merit time eligibility to include some violent offenders, facing legislative resistance on public safety grounds.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

A federal takeover of Rikers Island jails is long overdue - and shouldn't be delayed

Rikers Island conditions require urgent independent oversight to implement effective reforms and address systemic dysfunction.
more#public-safety
#justice-system
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Prisoners in England and Wales could earn early release under Texas-style shakeup

England and Wales may shift from automatic prisoner releases to a system rewarding good behaviour to encourage rehabilitation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

MoJ readies extra prison places in case summer riots happen again

Prisons are preparing for a possible surge in offenders due to potential civil unrest, with no emergency measures planned such as early release schemes.
fromNew York Post
1 day ago
SF parents

The Menendez brothers' most surprising advocate is a tough-on-crime ex-judge who uses dogs to soften criminals: 'What rehabilitation in prison looks like'

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Prisoners in England and Wales could earn early release under Texas-style shakeup

England and Wales may shift from automatic prisoner releases to a system rewarding good behaviour to encourage rehabilitation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

MoJ readies extra prison places in case summer riots happen again

Prisons are preparing for a possible surge in offenders due to potential civil unrest, with no emergency measures planned such as early release schemes.
fromNew York Post
1 day ago
SF parents

The Menendez brothers' most surprising advocate is a tough-on-crime ex-judge who uses dogs to soften criminals: 'What rehabilitation in prison looks like'

more#justice-system
#criminal-justice
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 months ago

New York Prison Guards Strike, Denouncing Limits on Solitary Confinement

The wildcat strike by New York prison guards underscores tensions related to safety and systemic violence in prisons amidst rising public awareness.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

A Decade of Failure, Futility, and Violence on Rikers Island

Rikers Island federal takeover addresses systemic violence and neglect in New York's jail system.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Prison officer who boasted about sex acts with inmates is jailed

A former prison officer was sentenced to 21 months for a sexual relationship with an inmate, highlighting manipulation in prison settings.
Relationships
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Murder charges filed after second woman killed during conjugal visit in California state prison

Calls for reforms in prison conjugal visit policies after two women were killed during visits.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Trump orders reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison: 'Way it's supposed to be'

Trump aims to reopen Alcatraz to house violent criminals, framing it as a symbol of law and order.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 months ago

New York Prison Guards Strike, Denouncing Limits on Solitary Confinement

The wildcat strike by New York prison guards underscores tensions related to safety and systemic violence in prisons amidst rising public awareness.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

A Decade of Failure, Futility, and Violence on Rikers Island

Rikers Island federal takeover addresses systemic violence and neglect in New York's jail system.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Prison officer who boasted about sex acts with inmates is jailed

A former prison officer was sentenced to 21 months for a sexual relationship with an inmate, highlighting manipulation in prison settings.
Relationships
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Murder charges filed after second woman killed during conjugal visit in California state prison

Calls for reforms in prison conjugal visit policies after two women were killed during visits.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Trump orders reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison: 'Way it's supposed to be'

Trump aims to reopen Alcatraz to house violent criminals, framing it as a symbol of law and order.
more#criminal-justice
#incarceration
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
4 days ago

"Bending the Bars" Rap Album Fights Damaging Stereotypes of Incarcerated People

Incarcerated individuals use music as a powerful tool for self-expression and social commentary.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
4 days ago

"Bending the Bars" Rap Album Fights Damaging Stereotypes of Incarcerated People

Incarcerated individuals use music as a powerful tool for self-expression and social commentary.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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.
more#incarceration
#alcatraz
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Not just Alcatraz: the notorious US prisons Trump is already reopening

Trump's plan to reopen Alcatraz overshadowed broader initiatives to repurpose closed prisons for immigration detention, raising ethical concerns about safety and treatment.
US politics
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Trump says he wants to reopen and expand infamous Alcatraz prison

Trump proposes reopening Alcatraz prison to house violent offenders, citing law and order as a priority.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

The queer men of Alcatraz: the hidden history of the prison Trump wants to reopen

Donald Trump proposes reopening Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary as a symbol of law and justice.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison

Trump proposes reopening Alcatraz to house violent criminals, emphasizing a tough stance on crime.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Trump Still Barreling Forward With Certifiably Insane Plan to Reopen Alcatraz as a Prison

Trump's plan to convert Alcatraz back to a prison is deemed unrealistic.
San Francisco
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

Trump Wants to Turn Alcatraz Into a Working Prison-but Here's Why It'll Remain a National Landmark

Trump announced plans to reopen Alcatraz, a surprise given its status as a tourist attraction and the impracticality of such a move.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Not just Alcatraz: the notorious US prisons Trump is already reopening

Trump's plan to reopen Alcatraz overshadowed broader initiatives to repurpose closed prisons for immigration detention, raising ethical concerns about safety and treatment.
US politics
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Trump says he wants to reopen and expand infamous Alcatraz prison

Trump proposes reopening Alcatraz prison to house violent offenders, citing law and order as a priority.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

The queer men of Alcatraz: the hidden history of the prison Trump wants to reopen

Donald Trump proposes reopening Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary as a symbol of law and justice.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison

Trump proposes reopening Alcatraz to house violent criminals, emphasizing a tough stance on crime.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Trump Still Barreling Forward With Certifiably Insane Plan to Reopen Alcatraz as a Prison

Trump's plan to convert Alcatraz back to a prison is deemed unrealistic.
San Francisco
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

Trump Wants to Turn Alcatraz Into a Working Prison-but Here's Why It'll Remain a National Landmark

Trump announced plans to reopen Alcatraz, a surprise given its status as a tourist attraction and the impracticality of such a move.
more#alcatraz
#uk-justice-system
more#uk-justice-system
fromMedievalists.net
6 days ago

The Iron Maiden Never Existed - But Louis XI's Medieval Prison Reforms Did - Medievalists.net

The Iron Maiden has become a symbol of medieval cruelty, yet there is no historical evidence that such a device ever existed during the Middle Ages.
History
#california
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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#california
#rikers-island
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

5 People Have Already Died on Rikers This Year as Crisis Worsens

Five deaths at Rikers Island in early 2024 highlight ongoing human rights issues and calls for jail reform.
NYC politics
fromFox News
2 weeks ago

Federal judge seizes control of Rikers Island from NYC

A federal judge has seized control of Rikers Island jail due to persistent unconstitutional conditions.
Judge Laura Taylor Swain has appointed an independent officer to oversee Rikers after prolonged failures by NYC's Department of Correction.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

As 'Close Rikers' grows ever more impossible, progressives insist ever harder on doing it

Rikers Island prison complex cannot be closed by 2027 due to delays and opposition.
City officials remain unrealistic about closing Rikers without proper facility replacements.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Rikers will be taken over by an independent receiver, judge rules

A federal judge has taken control of Rikers Island due to persistent violence and management failures by the city.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

War of words at Rikers Island: Public advocate, correction officer union boss clash over conditions at jails | amNewYork

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams confronted overcrowding issues at Rikers Island, leading to a heated exchange with the Correction Officers' union.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

5 People Have Already Died on Rikers This Year as Crisis Worsens

Five deaths at Rikers Island in early 2024 highlight ongoing human rights issues and calls for jail reform.
NYC politics
fromFox News
2 weeks ago

Federal judge seizes control of Rikers Island from NYC

A federal judge has seized control of Rikers Island jail due to persistent unconstitutional conditions.
Judge Laura Taylor Swain has appointed an independent officer to oversee Rikers after prolonged failures by NYC's Department of Correction.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

As 'Close Rikers' grows ever more impossible, progressives insist ever harder on doing it

Rikers Island prison complex cannot be closed by 2027 due to delays and opposition.
City officials remain unrealistic about closing Rikers without proper facility replacements.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Rikers will be taken over by an independent receiver, judge rules

A federal judge has taken control of Rikers Island due to persistent violence and management failures by the city.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

War of words at Rikers Island: Public advocate, correction officer union boss clash over conditions at jails | amNewYork

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams confronted overcrowding issues at Rikers Island, leading to a heated exchange with the Correction Officers' union.
more#rikers-island
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Catastrophic' prison now has 'renewed purpose'

"The improved stability and new direction at HMP Wandsworth signify a significant turn from its previous chaotic period, fostering safety and decency for inmates."
London politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Prisoners to earn freedom after serving third of sentence under new plans

Prisoners can earn early release by completing assignments and demonstrating good behavior under new government plans.
#corrections-officers
Black Lives Matter
fromDefector
2 months ago

What The Corrections Officer Strike Means To Incarcerated People Like Me | Defector

Corrections officers in New York are striking against the HALT Act, demanding its repeal despite rising chaos and deaths in prisons.
Black Lives Matter
fromDefector
2 months ago

What The Corrections Officer Strike Means To Incarcerated People Like Me | Defector

Corrections officers in New York are striking against the HALT Act, demanding its repeal despite rising chaos and deaths in prisons.
more#corrections-officers
#recidivism
fromstupidDOPE
2 months ago
SF politics

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

fromstupidDOPE
2 months ago
SF politics

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

more#recidivism
#mental-health
Mental health
fromFuturism
2 months ago

What Are the Ethics of Strapping VR Headsets on Inmates in Solitary Confinement?

Solitary confinement in the US is a severe mental health crisis, with virtual reality being introduced as a temporary escape for prisoners.
Mental health
fromFuturism
2 months ago

What Are the Ethics of Strapping VR Headsets on Inmates in Solitary Confinement?

Solitary confinement in the US is a severe mental health crisis, with virtual reality being introduced as a temporary escape for prisoners.
more#mental-health
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

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.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 month ago

Dorsey Nunn in Menlo Park | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

"What Kind of Bird Can't Fly chronicles not just my personal journey, but also connects the threads of systemic issues faced by marginalized communities, from the Black Power era to today’s Black Lives Matter movements."
Black Lives Matter
Europe news
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
#trump
US news
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Even Alan Dershowitz Thinks Trump's Latest Idea Is Unconstitutional - Above the Law

The U.S. cannot send prisoners to countries imposing cruel punishment; the plan violates the Eighth Amendment.
US news
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Even Alan Dershowitz Thinks Trump's Latest Idea Is Unconstitutional - Above the Law

The U.S. cannot send prisoners to countries imposing cruel punishment; the plan violates the Eighth Amendment.
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#new-york-state
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
more#new-york-state
#civil-rights
Women
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Federal officials force transgender women into men's prisons despite judge's ruling against Trump's order

The Bureau of Prisons continues transferring transgender women to men's prisons despite a federal judge's injunction, jeopardizing their safety and rights.
Social justice
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Rise of the Fetal-Personhood Claim in the Anti-Abortion Movement

Incarcerated people are facing neglect and starvation, highlighting a significant civil rights crisis tied to private prison companies and government oversight.
Women
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Federal officials force transgender women into men's prisons despite judge's ruling against Trump's order

The Bureau of Prisons continues transferring transgender women to men's prisons despite a federal judge's injunction, jeopardizing their safety and rights.
Social justice
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Rise of the Fetal-Personhood Claim in the Anti-Abortion Movement

Incarcerated people are facing neglect and starvation, highlighting a significant civil rights crisis tied to private prison companies and government oversight.
more#civil-rights
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month 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.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The Indo Daily: 'I shouldn't really be here' - Comedian Willa White on overcoming drug addiction and prison

Willa White's life embodies a struggle for redemption, emerging from a backdrop of violence and addiction to inspire change within Ireland's prison system.
London politics
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom's $240 Million Gussying-Up of San Quentin Prison Is Now Underway

Governor Newsom is transforming San Quentin into a rehabilitation-focused prison with innovative facilities to encourage successful reintegration.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Judge orders Trump administration to return two trans prisoners to women's facilities

A judge ordered the transfer of two transgender women back to women's prisons, highlighting ongoing legal issues surrounding transgender rights and protections in the federal system.
#labor-strike
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Gov. Hochul's 'end' to NY prison strike doesn't FIX anything

Gov. Hochul's administration faces significant challenges in the aftermath of the prison-guard strike, with staffing issues and potential unrest persisting.
New York Islanders
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Correction officers' union and Hochul reach deal that could end wildcat prison strike

A deal to suspend the HALT Act eases tensions in the wildcat strike by correction officers in New York prisons.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Gov. Hochul's 'end' to NY prison strike doesn't FIX anything

Gov. Hochul's administration faces significant challenges in the aftermath of the prison-guard strike, with staffing issues and potential unrest persisting.
New York Islanders
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Correction officers' union and Hochul reach deal that could end wildcat prison strike

A deal to suspend the HALT Act eases tensions in the wildcat strike by correction officers in New York prisons.
more#labor-strike
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
3 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.
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Keith LaMar Speaks From Death Row as Movement Grows to Save His Life

Keith LaMar, an inmate on death row, continues to fight for his innocence and recently won an award for a film about his case.
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