The relationship between mental health and incarceration is a complicated one, and it's one that's failing in the justice system.
American prisons may house many gang members, but they control most violence. There is no evidence to support the rhetoric around gangs controlling US prisons.
Democrats across the country continue the strong push for criminal justice reform. One signature element of reducing incarceration rates is bail reform.
Officials recognize the physical and mental detriments of solitary confinement all over the world. But change in the U.S. has been slow.
The word "penitentiary" dates back for centuries. But today's penitentiary's look a lot different than they did originally.
Local economies across the country depend on incarceration to stay in business, sometimes to the detriment of rehabilitation and safety.
Would the people serving prison sentences in the United States be more productive doing something else? The answer, almost always, is yes.
Politicians have been making and breaking campaign promises on criminal justice reform for decades. This time around isn't any different.
The BOP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic looks pretty good on paper. But, in reality, it has been a complete and total failure.
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores owns a telecommunications system for incarcerated individuals. Now, Philadelphia Sixers owners are partnering with the REFORM alliance. These investments in criminal justice reform and corrections systems have fans divided.