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Prisoners Riot Again in KentuckyPrisoners riot again in Kentucky as an effect of Mass Incarceration and Poor Treatment of Prisoners in the state. -
Gitmo Prisoners Coming to Illinois - Thomson Correctional Center New Home for 9-11 TerroristsGitmo prisoners are coming to Thomson Correctional Center in Illinois. The decision was made as we slept overnight, Fox News Reports. This move to the American heartland is an invitation for trouble. -
Six Guantanamo Prisoners Still Awaiting Supreme Court HearingDespite being cleared of all charges in Bosnian, the nation where they were initially arrested, six prisoners at Guantanamo remain under military arrest.
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Some Gitmo Prisoners to Be ReleasedFifteen prisoners have been released from Guantanamo Bay holding facility, 90 more scheduled
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Can Prisoners Be Rehabilitated?The recent release of Thomas Hagan, who was convicted of murdering Malcolm X, has caused some controversy. This article addresses the issue of parole and the rehabilitation of prisoners.
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Unwanted Dogs and Female Prisoners - What's the Connection?Pups On Parole is saving lives, dogs and humans. Prisoners are making good use of their time and the dogs appreciate it! -
Top Ten Surprising Prisoners Being Held at GitmoRecently, prisoners at Gitmo were allowed to mingle with each other and talk with the press. Surprisingly, many Americans believed to be missing or dead were found alive at the prison. These are the top ten. -
Why We Should Release Non-Violent PrisonersAmerica's prison system is a mess - a one-time grant of amnesty to non-violent prisoners would be good. -
Prisoners Don't like Wearing PinkMore and more prisons across the country are finding out that prisoners don't like wearing pink. Pink jumpsuits are being used as a form of punishment, and it's working!
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Island Prisoners of the ConfederacyLegend has that some Union prisoners during the Civil War were left abandoned on a isolated island in the Atlantic Ocean with no food or supplies by a Confederate war ship. Did such an event really happen?
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Old Newgate Prison in Connecticut Held Prisoners UndergroundOld Newgate prison was America's first copper mine and, later, the country's first state prison - where the state of Connecticut kept prisoners confined underground. Today, visitors can explore the tunnels and guard house. -
Prisoners Will Get Early ReleaseResolving Wisconsin's prison budget deficit through early release legislation prompts debate and public safety concerns.
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Can Prisoners Be Rehabilitated or is it Once a Criminal Always a Criminal?A majority of prisoners will be released back into the community for time served, should society address the causes of the prisoners' offending behavior prior to reintegrated them back into the community. -
Should Illinois Release Prisoners Early?This article talks about Governor Quinn's plan to release 1,000 prisoners early. It also talks about my opinion of his decision.
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John Paul Scott and Darl Lee Parker: The Last Prisoners that Dared to Escape from AlcatrazJohn Paul Scott and Darl Lee Parker were the last prisoners to dare an escape from Alcatraz. This article described how the prisoners escaped and the impact it had on the history of Alcatraz.
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Prison Abuses, the Mentally Ill PrisonersThe abolishment of state hospitals and the shifting of the roles prisons today means more mentally ill prisoners are incarcerated than ever before. Lacking treatment and locked away in solitary many return to society unfit for release. -
Safe and Wise Way to Release 44,000 PrisonersWe can Safely release the court ordered 44,000 prisoners if we really consider helping the former inmates and not give in to the fear of releasing so many convicted felons in a two year period.
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California Prisons Releasing 33,000 PrisonersBased on a decision made by the Supreme Court, California has been ordered to release a total of 33,000 prisoners from the state prison system.
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The Effects of Solitary Confinement on American Prisoners - Is This a Violation of the 8th Amendment?The controversial issue of solitary confinement as a means to control prisoners, and how its abuse might be considered as a violation of the 8th amendment of the U.S. Constitution. -
Human Rights Abuses Against Prisoners Subsequently Lead to SuicideDue to the high level of secrecy within the world's penal systems, information regarding human rights of prisoners are extremely hard to determine. Human Rights Groups and journalist are frequently denied access to correctional facilities.
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New British Prison Rules Create Special Rights for Transsexual PrisonersNew British prison regulations regarding transsexuals allow prisoners undergoing gender reassignment to wear their own clothes and makeup, rather than prison garb.
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Helping Ex-Prisoners and Young People Get Back on Their FeetThe John Howard Society is instrumental in providing education, public awareness of the needs of ex-prisoners, rehabilitating, reintegration into the the community and legislation and prison reform.
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Park Slope's 'Project Connect' Helps Ex Prisoners Reintegrate Back into the CommunityOver twenty years ago Chibueze Okorie was an inmate in a federal prison. He managed to turn his life around and now he is the Minister of Evangelism at the The Church of Gethsemane helping other ex-prisoners rebuild their lives through Project Connect.
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Should Muslim Prisoners Be Permitted to Sue Over Meals?Many lawsuits are being filed by Muslims that are complaining about the quality of food they receive in prison. Do you know what kinds of foods are being given and how much you are paying for them to have it? Read here to find out. -
AC Experiment Results: Should Prisoners Have Access to the Internet?Kristina Jones delivers results from her AC Experiment: Should Prisoners Have Access to the Internet?.
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Prisons to Close; Prisoners to Be ReleasedMichigan Governor Jennifer Granholm plans to close five prisons in Michigan and release 5,500 prisoners.
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Do Prisoners Have a Right to Use Condoms?There is a debate in the government about whether prisoners should have the option of using condoms for sex, but is it too much to ask for the guards to stop rape altogether? That is their job, right? -
Indiana Prison Riot: Addition of Arizona Prisoners May Have Created Unacceptable Overcrowding IssuesCould overcrowded conditions be the catalyst for the full-scale prison riot in Indiana at the New Castle Correctional Facility? -
Aswasa Bhavan: Home for Prisoners' Children in Pampady, KottayamSixty five children of prisoners are living in this home run by Joseph Mathew. I visited this place on September 8,and was really moved to hear their background and stories. In this article I am sharing the story of a child named Rufas Anton which caught my attention.
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Political PrisonersAmerican prisons are full of political prisoners according to Ohio officials.
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China Admits Using the Organs of Executed PrisonersTransplant Business is Primarily From Prisoners -
Corrections Officers and the Ethics of Dealing with PrisonersThe ethics of caring for the wellbeing of prisoners can be complicated. The low social status of prisoners means that they are marginalized and excluded from the mainstream of society.
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How TDCJ Punishes Its PrisonersPrisons all across the United States use this same tool as a means of starving prisoners into submission. Texas' food loaf is specially made up by mixing each meal's ingredients in a blender, then baking it into a loaf similar to cornbread.
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Cheating the Executioner - Texas Death Row PrisonersTexas has the largest population of prisoners on death row than any other death sentence state. It may be assumed that the taxpayers of Texas are in some ways given a break by the short life span expected of these prisoners.
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we are all prisonersPraise the Lord in all things.We are all prisoners no matter what our circumstances are.
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Alabama to Integrate HIV-Positive PrisonersAlabama will begin the process of integrating prisoners with HIV positive status into many programs. These prisoners were formerly held seperate from other inmates and denied religious and educational programs.
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Prisons & Prisoners' RightsWhen a prisoner is placed behind bars, he retains many of the rights afforded to U.S. citizens. However, certain rights must be limited for the safety and protection of the prisoners and also because prison is punishment as well as rehabilitation.. -
Blog Records Prisoners' Last Meal RequestsLast meals are a commonly known tradition for prisoners who are going to be executed, but just what did they order?
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Brushy Mountain Prison Set to Close - What Has Been the End of the Line for Many Prisoners Reaches Its Own EndHidden deep in the East Tennessee mountains, Brushy Mountain Prison has housed Tennessee's most dangerous prisoners for over 100 years. That will end this year.
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Prisoners of War During the American Civil WarA look at the brutal conditions Prisoners of War suffered during the Civil War for each side.
