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Perfect evidence on the urgent need for #Corrections #CultureChange Charge prisoners instead of help them yahoo.com/news/virginia-…

How do we end LEO #Retaliation? It's not an isolated incident, but rather SOP thederrick.com/ap/national/ca…

We support Red Onion Protesters!

The U.S. Constitution is supposed to protect people from excessively harsh punishment—but that right is often violated. Let's break down what "cruel and unusual punishment" means. 🧵

@verainstitute We can say the same thing about folks with SUD

“It’s never appropriate to incarcerate girls for their own safety or in order to provide them with services and supports." There are better ways than incarceration to address girls' needs. Learn how community-based programs can help young people and their families heal: vera.org/news/how-young…

The injustice of US healthcare is especially pronounced in prisons and jails, where care is denied, delayed, and inadequate and sometimes even constitutes another form of punishment. currentaffairs.org/news/when-heal…

This spells bad new for journalists trying to cover prisons and jails: "Federal court dismisses appeal challenging SC policy limiting inmates’ public interviews" thestate.com/news/local/cri…

Rep. Karen Whitsett spoke with Gongwer News Service about what happened during Friday’s session and shared her view of what’s been happening in the House Democratic caucus for the last two years. The problem, she said, has been House Speaker Joe Tate.

@TVAshleigh We can help you understand exactly what those prisoners mean by CONDITIONS SUCK call Lois Pullano at 269-986-2437- NO Luigi does not have tv, he's lucky if he has WATER Please call

@Newsweek THANK YOU for raising the issue of jail conditions such as abuses in #solitary confinement, including assault, racial abuse, and inadequate treatment jail conditions! #EndSolitary newsweek.com/where-luigi-ma…

This year, incarcerated people & their families saw a huge win when the FCC voted to slash prison & jail calling rates and ban corporate kickbacks to prisons and jails Now, telecom companies have their sights set on "unregulated" goods to make $$: tablets prismreports.org/2024/12/09/pri…

Hot off the heels of the US first Deaths in Custody conference, the UK announces an independent panel working to prevent deaths in custody, which are not isolated incedents, not here in the US, not anywhere. #TransparencyNow #CorrectionsOversight iapdeathsincustody.independent.gov.uk

VA Legislative Black Caucus Condemns Inhumane Conditions at Red Onion State Prison, Calls for Immediate Action to Prevent Further Self-Immolation and Protect Human Rights bluevirginia.us/2024/11/va-leg… via @bluevirginia

When prisons go into lockdown, incarcerated people are confined to their cells for nearly 24 hours a day—denied access to education, exercise, and more. Investing in humane conditions and opportunities for growth makes prisons safer—not extended lockdowns. vera.org/news/lockdown-…

Corrections staffing shortages create dangerous conditions in prisons—but they offer a chance to rethink how the U.S. misuses incarceration. From second-look legislation to fair parole practices, here's how states can end this crisis and build safety: davisvanguard.org/2024/11/guest-…

Welcome to The Unlocking 🔓 It's Youth Justice Action Month and Unlock the Box and @NoKidsInPrison are hosting a virtual event via YouTube on November 19th to shine a spotlight on the unique challenges experienced by young people in the criminal legal system. Led by Antonio Travis from @fflicla, we have an incredible lineup of speakers - Eddy Martinez, Kelton Gilbert, Kameron Dumas, and Kaprice Daniels - and special guest - Evie Soape, Administrative Director of the FSU/FDC Art Therapy in Prisons. Expect an unfiltered conversation between these remarkable individuals about experiences in the criminal legal system and reflections on system failures like solitary confinement. There will also be a number of striking artistic performances throughout to guide the discussion and enhance our understanding of this complex and troubling topic. Set a notification for the YouTube premiere here: youtube.com/watch?v=L1XyC6… #YouthJusticeActionMonth #YJAM

🎙#The30YearProject is available now, wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by @jduffyrice, this series will challenge your understanding of America’s reliance on incarceration. We’ll explore the real impact of the #1994CrimeBill and reveal a path towards a more just future, for all. vera.org/podcast

Day 12: 🚨 The Juvenile Law Center found that marginalized youth through their research and reporting—especially youth of color, LGBTQ youth, gender-nonconforming youth, and youth with disabilities— are disproportionately placed in solitary. Facility officials claim that the act of placing these individuals in solitary confinement is deemed necessary “for their own protection,” or because the facility lacks appropriate services or accommodations. Confinement is widely recognized as a form of torture, inflicting severe mental and physical harm on its victims. It's a cruel, inhumane practice that must be brought to an end. Watch their video to learn more about the experiences of youth who have experienced confinement. 😔 No one should endure this kind of suffering. Are you with us to make a stand in ensuring this form of torture is brought to an end in America? Stay tuned this month to hear from impacted youth advocates across the country with our upcoming virtual event - you won't want to miss it! #30DaysofEducation @JuvLaw1975 #SolitaryConfinement #HumanRights #Youth

Day 10: 💔 It has been reported by the OJJDP that incarcerated youth die by suicide at a rate two to three times higher than that of youth in the general population. On this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we remember Kalief Browder, and all the youth whose lives were cut short by solitary confinement. Kalief’s story exposes the brutal injustices in the U.S. criminal justice system, as he was arrested at just 16 years old, going on to spend three years at Rikers Island—two in solitary confinement—without ever being convicted. All for a charge that was eventually dismissed. #30DaysofEducation #KaliefBrowder #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #SolitaryConfinement @afspnational @UNHumanRights @hrw @OJPOJJDP

🚨NEW: Election Day is right around the corner, and yes, mass incarceration is on the ballot. Before heading to the polls, here's a guide that breaks down how some offices you may be asked to vote for affect criminal legal system reform in the US👇 prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/09/1…