Datebook: What’s Happening in November and December—and Why It Matters
From the Supreme Court-mandated date for California to relieve prison overcrowding to the New York City Marathon, events you should be aware of.
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The Persistent Problem of Sexual Assault in Prison
Abuse continues, and oversight is getting harder.
Massive California Prison Strike Ends After 60 Days
Leaders say the strike is “suspended” after the promise of public hearings.
Bias in the Court
How biased are forensic psychologists by the legal team that picks them? More than they think.
The Ongoing Effort to End Prison Rape Hits a New Snag
It took years to enact tougher standards for investigating and punishing sexual violence in the nation’s jails and prisons. Now, there is frustration over how those reforms will be enforced.
Kidnappers Are the Most Likely to Kill Themselves Behind Bars
Committing suicide while locked up is much less common than it used to be, but Ariel Castro's crimes put him in the group most likely to off themselves.
How Financial Education in Jail Can Empower Inmates—and Save Everyone Money
Incarcerated men say that money troubles put them in prison—and avoiding money troubles will keep them out.
The Impact of Body-Mounted Cameras on Cops and Criminals
Will we soon see video cameras on the shoulder of every cop and corrections officer? Or will the high cost to both budgets and, potentially, individual privacy be enough to stop their adoption nationwide?
Historic Hunger Strike in California Prisons Continues
On Day 43, a judge approved a request to force-feed striking inmates.
Drug Courts Are the Answer
Eric Holder’s plan to reduce mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenders is met with praise, and supported by the facts.