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At My Texas Prison, Solitary Confinement All But Guarantees Sexual Exploitation by Guards
After eight years in “the hole” at Texas’ Lane Murray Unit, Kwaneta Harris documents the “daily reality” of staff sexual ...
How Illinois' first lady and Willette Benford are giving second chances to women leaving prison
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how Willette Benford, who spent 24 years in prison, is working with Illinois first ...
‘Surge’ of violence prompts crackdown in California prison system, officials say
The day before state authorities announced plans to restrict inmate movement and revoke visits and other privileges, three ...
CNN5d
A recent Colombian law lets some women walk free from prison – but resuming life is not easy
The law allows female heads of households to serve their sentences outside of prison in exchange for unpaid community service. It is considered the first criminal policy with a gender focus in ...
Wisconsin Watch on MSN5d
Families seek answers after deaths of two women incarcerated at Taycheedah prison
Department of Corrections offers few details about the deaths, which coincided with a respiratory illness outbreak.
The Montana Standard3d
Updated: Butte among four possible sites in Montana for new women's prison
A new women’s prison would create about 100 full-time jobs, he said, including nursing and maintenance positions.
KVIA6d
A recent Colombian law lets some women walk free from prison – but resuming life is not easy
Colombia (CNN en Español) — “My God, you also handed my son freedom,” said Patricia Cortes when she left El Buen Pastor prison on September 17, 2024. She had hoped to be able to guarantee ...