19 Jul Lock ‘Em Up, Throw Away The Key And … Now What?
The "lock 'em up" mentality has overwhelmed the United States for decades. As a result, we have lots of overcrowding. But what else?
Prison Conditions Tag
28 Jun It’s Not The Ritz: Attitudes About Prison Conditions In America
Discussions about prison conditions are in the media now more than ever. But, for the most part, they haven't led to any action. Why?
24 Sep New York Judge Wants Defendants To Have a “Taste” of Rikers Island
Rikers Island is a humanitarian crisis, but one New York judge thinks some people deserve a "taste" of the horrifying conditions anyway.
19 Aug U.S. Prisons Still Don’t Have Adequate Menstrual Supplies in 2021
In the 38 states that, as of 2020, did not have such laws on the books, people who menstruate face serious challenges to getting the items they need in prison. These issues are wide-ranging and different across different states and facilities.
29 Jun Vaccination Rates Are Still Too Low to Stop COVID Spread in Prisons
The United States is in the top 10 in the world for total percentage of population fully vaccinated, despite being the third most populous country in the world. But when it comes to vaccinations inside American correctional facilities, the numbers aren't so promising.