
“I am now in the same predicament as I was when I first got out of prison.”
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“I am now in the same predicament as I was when I first got out of prison.”
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The corrections system is not known for innovation, but the use of tablets could be a game changer
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“We were stressed and unappreciated … left blinded.”
Written by LILY BOHLKE Filed Under: News, News to Us, NEWS+OPINIONS
Survey Shows Most Residents Can't Name Their Local Sheriff
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One opponent of the proposal says, “putting people in jail to receive treatment is unjust. Having a substance or alcohol use disorder is not a crime.”
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“We are bringing this lawsuit to expose the inhumane way the DOC treats the people they incarcerate.”
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Bombshell study analyzes money in politics data from 11 states, including Massachusetts
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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.”
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This is who your governor thinks should make these critical decisions
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A follow-up to our feature about suicide attempts, self-harm, and COVID at the Bridgewater state prison