WVTF

Critics challenge new prison policy, punishing all inmates in a pod for violations by one

With a shortage of correctional officers, some Virginia prisons are taking a surprising new approach to discipline – forcing ...

New York Judge Orders Change for Mentally Ill Prisoners

The injunction challenges New York prisons to comply with laws limiting solitary confinement and protecting inmates.

Maryland to close a Jessup prison, citing ‘degradation’ and costly repairs

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the state would close a Jessup prison by next summer due to “substantial capital costs” required ...
KHQ

Spokane County therapeutic court diverts 32 defendants from prison

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – The Spokane County Therapeutic Court successfully diverted 32 defendants from prison in 2024. This program aims to rehabilitate defendants who voluntarily choose to participate ...