Posts tagged with Prisons

Last Updated: Nov. 04, 2018 · 10:35 a.m.

State prosecutors are trying to revoke the license of one of the prison system’s top psychologists, who was promoted despite allegations of negligence

The ACLU is suing Pennsylvania over its strict prison mail policy, saying that it violates prisoners’ right to confidentially with their attorneys

Mike Africa Sr. is the second member of the MOVE 9 to be released on parole

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Chef Kurt Evans’ next ‘End Mass Incarceration’ dinner will explore alternatives for drug addiction + mental illness

The Oct. 28 event will raise money for Books Through Bars

Pennsylvania prisons’ ban on letters is causing communication rifts while enriching a Florida firm

Black Pennsylvanians are sentenced to life at a rate 18x higher than white ones

Pennsylvania prisons terminating book donations amid ‘drug crisis’

The DOC says it’s enhancing its libraries to make up for the change.

Dozens of inmates say property was defaced by staff when they were moved into Pa.’s newest prison

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