UK's longest-serving prison officer reveals major changes behind bars after 50 yearsThe Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism and the need for financial support to provide thorough reporting on critical issues.
fromwww.mercurynews.com2 weeks agoTears and tail wags: San Quentin inmates reunite with service dogs they raisedIncarcerated men at San Quentin find purpose and connection through training service dogs, highlighted by emotional reunions with the dogs and their handlers.
Tonight's TV: Don't miss the exceptional documentary '26.2 to Life'The San Quentin Marathon illustrates a profound method of rehabilitation for lifer inmates.
Probe after BBC-promoted rapper TEN appears to glorify Jimmy Mizen murder in lyricsJake Fahri, a convicted murderer, faces investigation for glorifying violence in his drill music.
"This could change life trajectories": How we made the identity for charity UntoldUntold rebranded to better communicate the value of creative education in prison, engaging young male prisoners in the process.
New Library at Elmwood Jail Offers Women an Oasis for LearningThe new women's library in Elmwood Correctional Facility serves as a vital resource for education and emotional respite for female inmates.
Editorial: California voters rejected an anti-slavery measure to end forced prison labor. Now what?California voters rejected a proposal to prohibit involuntary prison labor, challenging the morality of forced labor practices in corrections.
California may ban forced labor in prisons. What's involuntary servitude really like?Rehabilitation often takes time and reflection, especially for individuals who enter prison at a young age.
Prisoner dies from heroin overdose three days after HMP Thameside releaseReintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals with substance misuse issues is complex and requires careful planning and support.
Don't Underestimate How Much Sing Sing's Clarence Maclin Knows About ShakespeareClarence Maclin's role in Sing Sing illustrates the redemptive power of the arts in prison rehabilitation.
Tex. inmate executed after expert recanted testimony on 'future dangerousness'The execution of Ramiro Gonzales in Texas despite his supporters' highlighting of his transformation behind bars.