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BOP Announces Reduction in Halfway House Placements Due to Budget Constraints
The BOP is scaling back halfway house placements amid budget...
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GAO Report Criticizes BOP’s Use of Solitary Confinement
A recent GAO audit highlights the BOP’s limited progress on...
Read MoreNew Legislation Targets Medical Neglect in Federal Prisons
The U.S. Congress is considering legislation that would overhaul medical...
Read MoreStaff Shortages at Federal Prisons Raise Safety Concerns
A watchdog report highlights severe understaffing across federal prisons, with...
Read MoreBOP Launches Reentry Pilot Program for High-Risk Inmates
To curb recidivism, the BOP is launching a pilot reentry...
Read MoreBOP Staff Shortages Prompt Delays in Medical Care Nationwide
Staffing shortages in BOP facilities are delaying essential medical care,...
Read MoreNew Federal Bill Proposes Early Release Credits for Vocational Programs
Lawmakers introduce a bill allowing inmates to earn early release...
Read MoreGAO Audit Criticizes BOP Use of Solitary Confinement
The Government Accountability Office criticized the Bureau of Prisons for...
Read MoreBOP Begins Pilot for Tablet-Based Legal Library Access
The Bureau of Prisons is piloting tablet-based access to legal...
Read MoreNew Lawsuit Accuses BOP of Ignoring ADA Accommodations
A new class action lawsuit claims the BOP is systematically...
Read MoreThe Library Hustle: Knowledge for a Price
How one inmate turned the prison library into a profitable...
Read MoreThe Phantom Whistler of Cell Block C
A mysterious nightly whistle haunts the prison, leaving inmates and...
Read MoreThe Escape Plan That Became a Business
An inmate’s obsession with breaking out turns into a profitable...
Read MoreThe Bet That Cost a Man His Freedom
A harmless prison bet spirals into a life-changing decision.
Read MoreThe Guard Who Vanished Without a Trace
An officer disappears overnight, leaving behind only unanswered questions.
Read MoreFederal Prison Oversight Act Takes Effect
The Federal Prison Oversight Act empowers an independent ombudsman to...
Read MoreDOJ Moves on Mandatory Prison Inspections
The Department of Justice now mandates regular inspections of high-risk...
Read MoreNew Federal Resources for Inmate Rehabilitation
Expanded rehabilitation programs now focus on reentry skills, educational programs,...
Read MoreImpacts of Federal Prison Staffing Shortages
Chronic staffing shortages in federal prisons compromise inmate safety and...
Read MoreExpanded Monitoring of Inmate Health
Enhanced inmate health monitoring initiatives are addressing gaps in healthcare...
Read MorePrison Reform Advocates Push for Solitary Confinement Limits
Prison reform advocates are calling for stricter limits on solitary...
Read MoreBOP Expands Compassionate Release Guidelines
The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) expands its guidelines for compassionate...
Read MoreFederal Prisons Face Staffing Shortages
Federal prisons across the U.S. are grappling with severe staffing...
Read MoreInmate Education Programs See Funding Increase
The Bureau of Prisons has increased funding for inmate education...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Safety Protocols Remain in Federal Prisons
Federal prisons continue to enforce strict COVID-19 safety protocols, including...
Read MoreFederal Inmates Benefit from Expanded Compassionate Release Under New BOP Guidelines
The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has updated its compassionate release...
Read MoreStaff Shortages Plague BOP Facilities: Impact on Inmate Care and Security
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities are experiencing a staffing...
Read MoreMental Health Services in Federal Prisons: A System in Crisis
The mental health services within federal prisons are in desperate...
Read MoreBOP Implements New Rehabilitation Programs for Inmates: A Step Toward Reform
The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has launched several new rehabilitation...
Read MoreNew Sentencing Guidelines in Federal Courts: What Inmates and Families Need to Know
New federal sentencing guidelines have been implemented, which may alter...
Read MoreJudge Carlton Reeves Seeks Public Input for Sentencing Reform
Judge Carlton Reeves, chairman of the US Sentencing Commission, invites...
Read MoreJudge Condemns MDC Brooklyn: Inhumane Conditions Lead to Alternative Sentencing
US District Judge Gary Brown condemned the inhumane conditions at...
Read MoreSCOTUS to Decide if Inaction Can Constitute a Crime of Violence
The Supreme Court will decide if failing to act, leading...
Read MoreBureau of Prisons Faces Scrutiny Over Health Care Failures
Federal prison health care continues to face criticism for inadequate...
Read MoreCalls Grow for Greater Protections of Elderly Inmates
Advocates are calling for stronger legal protections for elderly inmates,...
Read MoreCandidates for office use jail and prison as “one size fits all” policy solutions. Here’s how to push back
Whether on the presidential debate stage or in races for...
Read MorePrison Banned Books Week: Books give incarcerated people access to the world, but tablets are often used to wall them off
Books have long served as a bridge to the outside...
Read MoreMass Incarceration 101: Resources to help students and teachers understand the carceral system
Students and teachers are heading back to the classroom. In...
Read MoreMass incarceration is on the ballot
Elected Offices Local Offices District Attorneys Sheriffs County Commissioners Mayors...
Read MoreNew research links medical copays to reduced healthcare access in prisons
In most states, people incarcerated in prisons must pay medical...
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