Concern over DOC prison cost leaves funding bill without committee recommendation
Lawmakers advanced a bill that would appropriate the last round of one-time funding needed to pay for a new men's prison.
Economics aside, does it make sense to close Rockview state prison? ‘It’s a bad place to live’
Concerns about employees and economic impact have been widespread since the state Department of Corrections announced it ...
The Daily Star5dOpinion
Ensure rights of women prisoners
According to an inmate who was recently released from the prison, five to six prisoners are crammed into spaces meant for two ...
KELOLAND.com1d
FAQ about the planned new men’s prison
How did the proposed prison make it to 2025 and what are the common questions that continue to be addressed in various ...
State introduces space optimization initiative to meet workforce needs
The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) this week introduced a space optimization initiative to reduce the ...
DutchReview3d
From schools to cinemas: Here’s how the Dutch are using old prisons
From schools to office buildings and cinemas, the Dutch are using old prisons for many purposes. Here are some interesting examples.
The Mirror5d
Lukiškės - the harrowing jail where the public could hear prisoners scream becomes a tourist hotspot
It is also something you’ll find in the heart of Vilnius, Lithuania. It also served as the biggest and most modern prison in the Russian Empire, and was the only prison to build places of ...
Executives at private prison firm CoreCivic expect 'significant growth' due to Trump's policies
Executives at the private prison firm CoreCivic say they anticipate the Trump administration's policies will lead to "the ...
Brennan Center for Justice12hOpinion
Private Prison Company Seeks New Hearing on Wages for Immigrants in Detention
The outcome of the appeal, brought by GEO Group, could set important legal precedent on wages for detainees who work in ...
LEADERSHIP Newspaper4d
Comptroller Laments 1,981 Inmates Overstretching Prison Facilities
The Assistant Comptroller of Corrections (ACC), Ezekiel Inyang, has lamented that prison facilities accommodating no fewer than 1,981 inmates have been overstretched. He regretted that the ...
Illinois data shows inmates with violent records from shuttered prison sent to medium-security sites
When the Illinois Department of Corrections shut down the century-old Stateville Correctional Center in September, officials ...