For veterans working in US federal prisons, PTSD and government shutdown is a "disaster waiting to happen"

For veterans working in US federal prisons, PTSD and government shutdown is a "disaster waiting to happen"

Federal prisons feel the effects of the shutdown

Federal prisons feel the effects of the shutdown

When Hospital Rooms Become Prisons

When Hospital Rooms Become Prisons

Like most doctors, I had never received any training on the care of prisoners. So when Michael came to my clinic, I was unprepared.

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A Modern System of Debtor Prisons

A Modern System of Debtor Prisons

Too many state and local governments have been jailing citizens who are unable to pay fines, fees and penalties.

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Prisons and Jails Put Transgender Inmates at Risk

Prisons and Jails Put Transgender Inmates at Risk

Staff training to prevent harassment and assault is crucial at all facilities, and full access to health care is imperative.

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Prisons, Mental Illness and Excessive Force

Prisons, Mental Illness and Excessive Force

“Leadership is most important of all” when it comes to solutions to the violence against incarcerated people, a Human Rights Watch senior adviser says.

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