Cis woman accidentally sent to male prison because she had 'masculine features'
A transgender woman was mistakenly placed in a men's prison due to misclassification based on appearance, raising significant concerns about the prison system's handling of gender.
Biden administration stands up for trans inmates & says they deserve gender-affirming care
President Biden's administration has agreed that Georgia should pay for gender-affirming procedures for transgender inmates.
A transgender woman inmate in Georgia sued the state's Department of Corrections for denying her access to gender-affirming surgery and hormone treatment.
Cis woman accidentally sent to male prison because she had 'masculine features'
A transgender woman was mistakenly placed in a men's prison due to misclassification based on appearance, raising significant concerns about the prison system's handling of gender.
Biden administration stands up for trans inmates & says they deserve gender-affirming care
President Biden's administration has agreed that Georgia should pay for gender-affirming procedures for transgender inmates.
A transgender woman inmate in Georgia sued the state's Department of Corrections for denying her access to gender-affirming surgery and hormone treatment.
Aryan Brotherhood heroin-dealer-turned-informant gets 7 years in federal prison
Burhop, an Aryan Brotherhood associate, received a seven-year sentence after testifying against gang members, but it runs concurrently with his life sentence.
Jailed Bexley shoplifter begins stealing again just days after prison release
Re-cidivism remains high as offenders like Ryan Brook continue to re-offend shortly after release, questioning the impact of prison sentences.
South London serial sex attacker will stay behind bars as open prison move rejected
Kirk Reid's move to an open prison was rejected by the Parole Board due to safety concerns.
Reid carried out 28 attacks on 27 women, including two rapes, between 1995 and 2007, and had a history of coming to police attention.
Aryan Brotherhood heroin-dealer-turned-informant gets 7 years in federal prison
Burhop, an Aryan Brotherhood associate, received a seven-year sentence after testifying against gang members, but it runs concurrently with his life sentence.
Jailed Bexley shoplifter begins stealing again just days after prison release
Re-cidivism remains high as offenders like Ryan Brook continue to re-offend shortly after release, questioning the impact of prison sentences.
South London serial sex attacker will stay behind bars as open prison move rejected
Kirk Reid's move to an open prison was rejected by the Parole Board due to safety concerns.
Reid carried out 28 attacks on 27 women, including two rapes, between 1995 and 2007, and had a history of coming to police attention.
Secretive prison units for dissenters have expanded by 80% over 15 years, using isolation and monitoring.
Daniel Hale's transfer underscores punitive measures in prison systems against whistleblowers and dissenters.
Prison Banned Books Week: Being in Jail Shouldn't Mean Having Nothing to Read
Prison tablet programs promise extensive eBook access but often provide limited, outdated selections at predatory prices.
The Big Prison Myth That Hurts Reform
America's infatuation with incarceration isn't solely motivated by racism but is also supported by various political parties and communities of color for economic benefits.
We never stole from kids, just insured places': Armand Schaubroeck, the ex-con muse of Andy Warhol
Armand Schaubroeck approached Andy Warhol in 1966 with a rock opera idea based on his experiences in the US prison system.
'Daughters' Review: A Father-Daughter Dance in Jail Backdrops a Moving Documentary About the Inhumanity of America's Prison System
"Daughters" is a moving documentary that explores the impact of the prison system on the relationships between fathers and their daughters.
The film challenges the idea that broken families are an inevitable consequence of incarceration and highlights the importance of maintaining family connections for prisoners' rehabilitation.
'Little Guantanamo' Gets Bigger
Secretive prison units for dissenters have expanded by 80% over 15 years, using isolation and monitoring.
Daniel Hale's transfer underscores punitive measures in prison systems against whistleblowers and dissenters.
Prison Banned Books Week: Being in Jail Shouldn't Mean Having Nothing to Read
Prison tablet programs promise extensive eBook access but often provide limited, outdated selections at predatory prices.
The Big Prison Myth That Hurts Reform
America's infatuation with incarceration isn't solely motivated by racism but is also supported by various political parties and communities of color for economic benefits.
We never stole from kids, just insured places': Armand Schaubroeck, the ex-con muse of Andy Warhol
Armand Schaubroeck approached Andy Warhol in 1966 with a rock opera idea based on his experiences in the US prison system.
'Daughters' Review: A Father-Daughter Dance in Jail Backdrops a Moving Documentary About the Inhumanity of America's Prison System
"Daughters" is a moving documentary that explores the impact of the prison system on the relationships between fathers and their daughters.
The film challenges the idea that broken families are an inevitable consequence of incarceration and highlights the importance of maintaining family connections for prisoners' rehabilitation.
Man accused of murdering his wife and children took his own life in cell six days before trial, report finds
Prison officers must enhance vigilance during cell checks to prevent self-harm incidents after the death of Sameer Syed.
How a Maine county jail helped prisoners blunt opioid cravings
Extended-release buprenorphine shots help reduce opioid relapse and overdose risks for newly released prisoners by providing an extended buffer for treatment.
18-year-old who killed herself in prison should not have been there, say campaigners
An 18-year-old with mental health issues who took her own life in prison should never have been sent there in the first place, campaigners have said.
Annelise Sanderson's death could have been prevented and her daughter had been just another number to authorities.
Man accused of murdering his wife and children took his own life in cell six days before trial, report finds
Prison officers must enhance vigilance during cell checks to prevent self-harm incidents after the death of Sameer Syed.
How a Maine county jail helped prisoners blunt opioid cravings
Extended-release buprenorphine shots help reduce opioid relapse and overdose risks for newly released prisoners by providing an extended buffer for treatment.
18-year-old who killed herself in prison should not have been there, say campaigners
An 18-year-old with mental health issues who took her own life in prison should never have been sent there in the first place, campaigners have said.
Annelise Sanderson's death could have been prevented and her daughter had been just another number to authorities.
What are prisons like in Estonia? The conditions British convicts could expect
The UK may send prisoners to Estonia to alleviate overcrowding in UK prisons.
Courts told to delay sentencings over prison space
Judiciary directs magistrates to delay certain sentences to manage prison overcrowding.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Estevan Oriol's "Panama Prison" Project is an Allegory of Connection
The Isthmus of Darién is crucial for global trade, symbolized by the Panama Canal, representing human control over nature and access.
The Guardian view on prison overcrowding: a justice system in meltdown
The prison system is deteriorating due to overcrowding and lack of funding, leading to early releases and advice for police to make fewer arrests.
Ted Cruz rages at judicial nominee in hearing for recognizing an inmate as trans - LGBTQ Nation
Senators Cruz and Kennedy criticized Judge Netburn for recognizing a trans inmate as a woman during a confirmation hearing.
Will prison van ambush put law and order at heart of EU elections in France?
The debate on law and order in France has intensified following the killing of two prison guards and the escape of a convict connected to gangland drug activities before the European elections.
San Quentin inmate who killed off-duty California detective in 1985 dies
The convicted murderer of an off-duty LAPD detective in 1985 was found dead in his prison cell, suspected to be a suicide.
Police called to Lewes Prison as multiple prisoners ill with food poisoning'
Several prisoners at Lewes prison likely affected by food poisoning incident.
A small number of individuals reported unwell after consuming the same meal, with no serious conditions.
Crime boss behind murder of innocent couple loses challenge over escape risk
Colin Gunn, a notorious crime boss, lost his High Court challenge over escape risk classification in prison.
Gunn's legal dispute with the Ministry of Justice highlighted his previous criminal activities and attempts to manipulate prison staff.
12 Years After Degrading Mass Strip Search, Women in Illinois Prison Won $1.4M Settlement
Prison guards' demeaning treatment of incarcerated women
Impact of strip searches and humiliation on incarcerated women
Zara Aleena's killer accused of attacks in prison
Failure to communicate risks within the prison system led to the tragic murder of Zara Aleena by a man with a history of violent offenses.
This Fourth of July, I'm in My 26th Year Behind Bars for Cannabis
Prison destroys family ties and engenders emotional separation.
Federal judge finds California in contempt over prison mental health staffing
California prison officials found in contempt for inadequate mental health staffing, ordered to pay $112 million in fines.
Transgender inmate killed in prison fight in Louisiana
The tragic death of Yella Clark, an incarcerated Black transgender person, sheds light on the vulnerability of trans individuals in the prison system.