Environmental Justice for Prisoners
Why doesn’t the Environmental Protection Agency count incarcerated populations in its impact statements?
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Prison
170 posts
A Thriller … About Psychological Methodology
Inside the claustrophobic, ethically dubious world of The Stanford Prison Experiment.
‘The Great Equalizer’: Navigating Pre-Trial Detention
A new consultancy firm offers advice for first-time detainees, from someone who’s been there.
A Day in the Life of a Prisoner
Movies and television don't do an adequate job capturing the day-to-day loneliness and the feelings of exclusion and shame.
Will Parole Get a Second Chance in Virginia?
Twenty years after abolishing parole, one state is examining the impact (and the politics).
The Other Prison Health Crisis
Hepatitis C is common behind bars, but sick prisoners aren’t getting treatment.
From Prison to Public Service
Ban the Box initiatives are one step toward breaking the cycle of incarceration.
How France—and Weak Sentencing Guidelines—Let the Charlie Hebdo Killers Go Free
"Terrorists are treated like common criminals when it comes to sentencing, even if they are repeat offenders."
When Addicts Get Out of Jail
New research suggests that maintaining methadone treatment in jails and prisons would save lives.