02 Feb Podcasts And Radio Shows From Prison Offer Vital Platforms
Podcasts and radio stations run from prison may help curb violence behind bars while giving individuals the chance to develop marketable skills for the outside world.
Author: Ronnie K. Stephens
21 Jan New York City Prison Costs Continue to Rise
A recent report shows that the annual cost to incarcerate one individual in New York City is more than half a million dollars.
19 Jan Death in Leavenworth Prison Part of an Alarming Trend
Though the circumstances around Siavii's death are unclear, he is now part of an alarming trend in American prisons: thousands of incarcerated individuals die each year while awaiting trial.
05 Jan Staffing Shortages in Texas Prisons Puts Officers, Prisoners in Danger
Though Texas has been aware of the decline in correctional staff for several years, measures continue to prove ineffective.
01 Jan Prison Gerrymandering May Impact Future Elections
The phenomenon of mass incarceration has effectively displaced millions of urban residents to rural prisons. This has tremendous effect on everything from budgeting decisions to county representation during elections.
30 Dec Nonviolent Offender Relief Act Another Step Toward Sentence Reduction
The Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2021 is one of several legislative attempts to counteract excessive sentencing laws.
29 Dec Judge Sets Hearing to Reconsider Sentence of Colorado Truck Driver
During Colorado truck driver Aguilera-Mederos's initial sentencing, the trial judge admitted that he felt restricted by Colorado law and did not believe the 110-year sentence was appropriate to the crime.
28 Dec Good Time Credits Can Reduce Incarceration Time
Incarcerated individuals accumulate good time credits for doing what the facility requires of all individuals without receiving disciplinary action.
16 Dec The Criminal Justice System has a Debt Problem
A new report compiles vital information about criminal justice system debt, pointing to billions in unpaid fines and fees.
10 Dec Davis v Florida and the Right to Remain Silent
Did Davis v State of Florida strip defendants of their constitutional right to remain silent under the Fifth Amendment? Not really. But...