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The National Prison Project is dedicated to ensuring that our nation's prisons, jails, and detention centers comply with the Constitution, domestic law, and human rights principles.
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Aug 6, 2012

Waiting for the Court to Rule: What’s Next for Sheriff Arpaio?

Waiting for the Court to Rule: What’s Next for Sheriff Arpaio?

Aug 1, 2012

Senate Hearing Explores the Exorbitant Costs of Incarceration

Senate Hearing Explores the Exorbitant Costs of Incarceration

Aug 1, 2012

A more Cost-Effective Way to Deal with the Elderly Prisoner Boom

A more Cost-Effective Way to Deal with the Elderly Prisoner Boom

Jul 19, 2012

Sheriff Arpaio, Racial Profiling is Illegal

Sheriff Arpaio, Racial Profiling is Illegal

Jul 17, 2012

Gil Kerlikowske: Please Put Our Money Where Your Mouth Is

Gil Kerlikowske: Please Put Our Money Where Your Mouth Is

Jul 13, 2012

Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights

Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights

Jul 13, 2012

Presbyterians Speak Out Against Solitary Confinement

Presbyterians Speak Out Against Solitary Confinement

Jun 27, 2012

Ending Solitary Confinement – The Dangers of Isolation for LGBTI Prisoners and Detainees

Ending Solitary Confinement – The Dangers of Isolation for LGBTI Prisoners and Detainees

Jun 26, 2012

Why Do We Keep Building Needless Prisons?

Why Do We Keep Building Needless Prisons?

Jun 21, 2012

Closing Tamms Supermax: A Chance To Reevaluate Solitary Confinement

Closing Tamms Supermax: A Chance To Reevaluate Solitary Confinement