Category: Prison Reform
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Formerly Incarcerated Women At FCI Dublin Secure Landmark Consent Decree Settlement
Former inmates of California’s notorious FCI Dublin prison, known as “the rape club,” have reached a historic consent decree with the Bureau of Prisons, aimed at protecting incarcerated women nationwide and holding federal prisons accountable for abuse.
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Prison Reform: Texas’ Bartett Unit Model For Reducing Recidivism
Texas’s Bartlett Prison Unit is transforming incarceration with a focus on rehabilitation, preparing inmates for reentry through job training, education, and emotional support. Learn how this model could reshape the future of criminal justice.
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Suicide In Federal Prisons: DOJ Announces Dozens of Proposed Reforms To Curb Epidemic
The Justice Department unveils over 50 new actions to prevent suicide in federal custody, focusing on mental health care improvements, facility safety, and data-driven strategies to reduce self-directed violence.
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New York Adult Survivors Act: Rally for Justice on Legislation’s 1st Anniversary
Marking the first anniversary of New York’s Adult Survivors Act, former inmates and supporters rallied in Lower Manhattan, sharing harrowing stories of abuse by prison guards.
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California Voters Reject Measure to Ban Forced Prison Labor, Sparking Debate on Justice Reform
California voters recently rejected Proposition 6, a measure to ban forced prison labor, sparking debate over prisoners’ rights and rehabilitation. Advocates see the outcome as a setback, while others cite concerns over public safety and costs.
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New York Jails: Survivors of Abuse Criticize Governor And Demand Reforms At Rally
As criticism rises against Governor Hochul’s response, advocates demand accountability and urgent action to address systemic abuse.
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Prisoner’s Justice: Reforms Desperately Needed to Prevent Civil Rights Violations
Critical reforms such as nationwide HVAC requirements, affordable flat-rate phone calls, and restrictions on ‘safety’ chairs are needed to protect inmates’ rights.
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Trump And Prison Justice Reform: How a Trump Administration Could Impact Civil Rights for the Incarcerated
How will a Trump administration’s tough-on-crime stance impact prison reform, civil rights for incarcerated individuals, and the oversight of private prisons?
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Julia Tutwiler Prison Abuse: After Nearly A Decade, DOJ Reduces Oversight
After decades of violating civil rights and nearly 10 years after the Dept. of Justice began oversight of Julia Tutwiler Prison in Alabama, the federal government has ended 38 of 44 provisions outlined in a 2015 consent decree.
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Hundreds Of Prisoners At FPC Montgomery in Alabama Protest Over Failure To Grant Early Release
Over 700 inmates at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) in Montgomery, AL refused to take meals over the BOP’s failure to grant early release to those who qualified for it.