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“People of color are more likely to serve longer sentences, even after accounting for criminal history, demographics, initial charge severity, court jurisdiction, and neighborhood characteristics.”
From secret hiring practices to a revolving door of political appointees, the Mass Parole Board is a “black hole,” and “lives are at risk.”
“The plaintiffs ignore the harm that their requested injunction would cause incarcerated people.”
150-plus Advocates testify about “broken” Mass criminal legal system
Creating community and value for people who society has otherwise denied the opportunity
This is who your governor thinks should make these critical decisions
“It’s important to have someone as a community organizer who has been affected by incarceration.”
A follow-up to our feature about suicide attempts, self-harm, and COVID at the Bridgewater state prison
“People call saying, “I just can’t bear it.” “The walls are closing in on me; I can’t talk to my family; I’ve lost it.”
New report shows 1/6 of women in Mass prisons sentenced to life without parole.
