Passaic County Correctional Officers Arrested for Civil Rights Violations and Obstruction of Justice *Newark, N.J. – Wednesday, January 17, 2024 — In a significant development, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that two sergeants and a correctional officer from Passaic County have been arrested on charges of violating a pretrial detainee’s civil rights and…
Revolutionizing Prison Reform: A Meek Warrior’s Guide Inspired by Jordan Peterson In the landscape of prison reform, a distinctive approach emerges, aligning with an ethos of meaningful change. Renowned educator and media figure, Jordan Peterson, takes center stage in challenging conventional norms. Departing from the rebellious ethos of the ’60s, Peterson’s followers embrace wholesomeness as…
Incarcerated Families Face Financial Strain as Private Companies Profit JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — The financial burden on families supporting incarcerated loved ones is coming under scrutiny as private companies, like JPay Inc., capitalize on the vulnerable financial positions of inmates’ relatives. In a recent investigation by Public Integrity, the exploitative practices of prison banking services…
Safeguarding Inmate Data: The Importance of Regular IRS and Credit Report Checks In the complex world of correctional facilities, inmates face not only the challenges of incarceration but also the looming threat of identity theft at the hands of unscrupulous correctional officers . Recent cases have shed light on the alarming trend of data breaches…
Unveiling the Dark Side: Stanford Prison Experiment and the Call for Prison Reform In the early 1970s, the Stanford Prison Experiment sent shockwaves through the fields of psychology and criminology, exposing the deep-seated issues within the prison system. Conducted by Dr. Philip Zimbardo, this notorious study revealed how easily individuals in positions of authority can…
Compassionate Correctional Officers decison to care for inmates newborn cost her a job. Amidst the challenges of the correctional system, a remarkable tale of compassion emerges as Roberta Bell, a dedicated corrections officer, went above and beyond to care for the newborn child of an inmate at the Louisiana Transition Center for Women. In an…
The State of America’s Criminal Justice Bail System Exposed On any given day in 2020, a staggering 630,000 individuals found themselves incarcerated in local jails, with the majority awaiting trial without being convicted of a crime. The harsh reality is that, post-arrest, a person’s freedom hinges on their access to money. Across virtually all jurisdictions,…
Horrific Conditions in Solitary Confinement in Alabama Prisons In a recent report by the Montgomery Advertiser, it has been revealed that individuals incarcerated in Alabama face appalling conditions in solitary confinement, often culminating in tragic outcomes. EMPIRE Foundation LLC, a staunch supporter of prison reform, raises awareness about the dire situation and calls for urgent…
In a gymnasium located in northeast Denver, a captivating performance of the play ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ is taking place. As the lights dim and synthesized music fills the air, Chief Bromden, played by Douglas L. Micco, stands on a box, narrating the story to the audience through his hallucinations. However, what makes…
Colorado is considering reforms to its criminal justice system that could lead to reduced sentences for certain felony convictions. The Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, comprising representatives from different sectors of the system, has recommended changes to existing felony statutes. These recommendations include granting judges the authority to waive mandatory consecutive sentences in…
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