More people die in Texas prisons without AC
Extreme heat takes a deadly toll on people in Texas prisons without air conditioning, a new study shows.
More people die in Texas prisons without AC
Extreme heat takes a deadly toll on people in Texas prisons without air conditioning, a new study shows.
Incarcerated people have higher risk of cancer death
“Cancer is the leading cause of death among people in prison, accounting for about 30% of all deaths,” says Emily Wang.
Report: Prison labor programs violate human rights
“The labor conditions of incarcerated workers in many US prisons violate the most fundamental human rights to life and dignity,” says Claudia Flores.
Child sexual abuse: Why spend billions on prison, but not prevention?
The US government spent about $5.4 billion last year to incarcerate adults convicted of sex crimes against children, but only $1.5 million on prevention research.
Child sexual abuse: Why spend billions on prison, but not prevention?
The US government spent about $5.4 billion last year to incarcerate adults convicted of sex crimes against children, but only $1.5 million on prevention research.
When counties need fines, more women go to jail
More women go to jail in Washington state counties that depend on court-imposed fines for revenue, research finds.
When counties need fines, more women go to jail
More women go to jail in Washington state counties that depend on court-imposed fines for revenue, research finds.
To keep probationers out of prison, screen for PTSD
Identifying trauma in probationers with mental illness can help tailor the treatment they need to potentially reduce their risk of incarceration, research finds.
End-of-life policies vary in United States prisons
There is an urgent need for geriatric and end-of-life care in US prisons, but researchers find wide variation in what’s accessible to incarcerated people.