
An update on the fight over whether to replace MCI-Framingham, the oldest Women's prison in America
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An update on the fight over whether to replace MCI-Framingham, the oldest Women's prison in America
Written by DIG STAFF Filed Under: News, News to Us, NEWS+OPINIONS
“We are bringing this lawsuit to expose the inhumane way the DOC treats the people they incarcerate.”
Written by JEAN TROUNSTINE Filed Under: News, News to Us, NEWS+OPINIONS
“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.”
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Creating community and value for people who society has otherwise denied the opportunity
Written by JEAN TROUNSTINE Filed Under: News, News to Us, NEWS+OPINIONS
This is who your governor thinks should make these critical decisions
Written by JEAN TROUNSTINE Filed Under: News, News to Us, NEWS+OPINIONS
“It’s important to have someone as a community organizer who has been affected by incarceration.”
Written by JASON PUGATCH Filed Under: News, News to Us, NEWS+OPINIONS
A documentary about the impact that a lack of effective pandemic protocol has had on the Bay State
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Stories of long separation from loved ones, along with forced isolation and inhumane treatment of pregnant women, are part of a broader story of abuse and neglect at MCI-Framingham
Written by DAN ATKINSON Filed Under: FEATURES, News, News to Us, NEWS+OPINIONS
“It’s sad, it shows the DOC’s only intent is to build a new women’s prison, they don’t want to listen to alternatives.”
Written by JEAN TROUNSTINE Filed Under: News, News to Us, NEWS+OPINIONS
Department in denial that officers smuggle in drugs. Prisoner advocates cry foul.