The elderly are forgotten in prison, but some of us behind the fence do what we can to make them feel seen and heard
“I can’t hold him every day, but I take comfort knowing I’m still allowed to feed my child”
Adams has not yet issued the executive order, but immigrant rights groups say the move would target immigrants presumed innocent while awaiting trial at the jail complex
The new program aims to improve reentry outcomes, but critics question its effectiveness amid systemic health care issues in correctional facilities
The Indigenous-led organization Appalachian Rekindling Project purchased land in Kentucky originally slated for the development of a federal prison
Women are the fastest-growing prison population, yet life-and-death issues related to pregnancy, including perinatal depression, are swept under the rug
Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn hosts “Torture Island,” a new exhibition by the Rikers Public Memory Project
When someone on the outside begins pulling away from their incarcerated loved one, it spells certain doom for the relationship
Prison security cameras should be controlled by an independent third party in order for corrections officers to be held accountable, activist says
A coalition of more than 80 organizations is ramping up its abolitionist campaign, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to direct resources to supportive services
Advocacy groups like ACLU-NJ are promoting “categorical clemency” to put forth petitions for groups of people with shared lived experiences
New Mexico artist Carlos Cervantes is a Chicano cultural icon. He’s also ensnared in the criminal legal system until he turns 101
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