Tag: prison reform
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Red Onion State Prison Civil Rights Violations: Prisoners Intentionally Burn Themselves in Protest
Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison faces renewed scrutiny after reports of self-harm by inmates highlight allegations of inhumane treatment and systemic abuse.
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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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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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Prison Work Assignments: A Path To Purpose or Exploitation?
An AP investigation reveals troubling abuses in women’s prison work assignments, uncovering patterns of exploitation and assault by correctional staff.
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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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Florida Prison Air Conditioner Lawsuit: Extreme Heat Has Taken Four Lives
A new lawsuit alleges extreme heat in Florida prisons has led to inmate deaths, with state officials failing to protect elderly and disabled prisoners from unairconditioned cells.
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Sexual Abuse of Incarcerated Women: An AP Investigation Summary
A recent two-year investigation by The Associated Press reveals widespread sexual abuse of incarcerated women across U.S. prisons. Despite knowing the risks, correctional staff exploit work assignments to isolate and assault female inmates, often facing minimal repercussions.
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Whistleblower Exposes Former Thomson Penitentiary Warden Andrew Ciolli
A whistleblower reveals how systemic abuse spread between federal prisons under Warden Andrew Ciolli, raising questions about accountability and reform within the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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Sexual Abuse Support Services in Prison: New Bipartisan Bill Introduced
The Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act of 2024 will offer support services to incarcerated individuals who are more at risk for experiencing abuse.
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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.