Programs that offer college in prison are becoming more prevalent.
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The author of a book collecting the experiences of college professors who teach in prisons explains how they are changed by the experience.
Prisoners and staff share responsibility for taking care of the fish tank at the ‘Little Scandinavia’ housing unit in a Pennsylvania prison.
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A pilot project at a Pennsylvania prison is trying out lessons from Scandinavia that could offer some ideas for reforming US prisons.
Thousands of imprisoned persons in Ontario faced barriers to voting in the June 2 provincial election. Many will also be explicitly barred from voting in the upcoming municipal elections in October.
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Elections Ontario must ensure imprisoned people are provided information on their candidates, registration assistance and facilitation by Elections Ontario employees on voting day.
While prison may isolate people from the larger community, it does not isolate them from COVID-19.
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New research shows correctional officers are vectors of infection, driving COVID-19 rates both inside prisons and in their communities.