#prison-reform

#prison-reform

The U.S. has been a leader in mass incarceration, with prison populations peaking at 1.6 million in 2009, yet a significant decline to 600,000 is expected.

The number of prison staff being investigated for sexual assault or harassment has surged almost 400 per cent over recent years, revealing a serious issue within the prison system.

"The debate between prison reformists and prison abolitionists is raw and heavily politicised, increasing the risk of misunderstanding each other's positions rather than engaging meaningfully."

The public has rallied behind Christopher Trotter and John Cole, known as 'the Pendleton 2,' fighting for their release after decades in prison for political actions.

I just found it euphoric, she says. Tickled, her driver started bringing her more ice as part of her ritual.

The final report of the Independent Sentencing Review proposes comprehensive reforms to address prison overcrowding in England and Wales, emphasizing shorter sentences and community alternatives.

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.

I spoke to him yesterday and he is so excited. The most inspiring thing I took from the conversation was how passionate Erik was about his future.

After one of her first visits to L.A. County's juvenile hall in Sylmar, Efty Sharony filed a report that said she witnessed conditions worse than anything she'd seen in "over 20 years of experience visiting every level of carceral facility in California."

"The improved stability and new direction at HMP Wandsworth signify a significant turn from its previous chaotic period, fostering safety and decency for inmates."

"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."

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.