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‘Dangerously understaffed:’ Inmates describe fear and violence behind Red Onion’s walls
Last fall, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) confirmed that at least six inmates burned themselves — though ...
Pa. looking to expand ‘Little Scandinavia’ model prison project after signs of success
Secretary of Corrections Laurel Harry said Monday that her department is planning to grow the program from the current unit ...
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How South Carolina's execution of a condemned killer by firing squad will unfold
Three volunteer South Carolina prison employees will be the firing squad used to execute condemned killer Brad Sigmon on Friday.
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30 LA County probation officers are accused of allowing 'gladiator fights' in juvenile hall
The state attorney general’s alleges that officers “allowed and, in some instances, encouraged” 69 fights among the youth.
New York prison guards fired for ignoring deal to end strike, thousands set to lose health insurance
New York officials have started to fire state prison guards who failed to comply with a deal to end their illegal labor strike, which is now in its third week.