13 Apr Nevada to Weigh Paying Prisoners Minimum Wage
Federal prisoners made an average of $0.12 - $0.40 at the time of the report. That means that even people who managed to work 40 hours per week would make, at best, $16 per week.
Prison Reform Tag
13 Apr Oklahoma Bills Reveal What Red State Prison Reform Looks Like
Oklahoma might not seem like a likely candidate for a hotbed of prison reform, but a new package of bills suggests that even the reddest of the red states may be ready for change. That change, however, looks a little different from justice reforms in
05 Apr Now Is A Critical Point for Mississippi Criminal Justice Reform
The state's prison problems have received some media attention, but Mississippi criminal justice reform is at a critical point in 2021.
01 Apr Prison Reform Efforts in Arizona Spark Strong Reactions from Both Sides
With prison reform at the forefront in many states, Arizona lawmakers look to establish outside oversight in House Bill 2167.
10 Mar Some Make Sense, but Many Prison Rules Seem Ridiculous. Why?
Jail isn't supposed to be comfortable, but imposing ridiculous prison rules can make inmates more hostile and set them up for infractions.
05 Mar Right to Vote in Prison Takes a Monumental Step
While the amendment ultimately failed, 97 Democratic lawmakers voted to support the right to vote in prison, a monumental step forward.
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