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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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Jan 11, 2012

Why the United Methodist Church Divested from Private Prisons

Why the United Methodist Church Divested from Private Prisons

Jan 10, 2012

Bowing to ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµLawsuit, South Carolina Jail Lifts Book Ban

Bowing to ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµLawsuit, South Carolina Jail Lifts Book Ban

Jan 10, 2012

Virginia is for Lovers...of Solitary Confinement?

Virginia is for Lovers...of Solitary Confinement?

Dec 27, 2011

L.A. Times Calls for Jails Investigation to Turn Up the Heat

L.A. Times Calls for Jails Investigation to Turn Up the Heat

Dec 19, 2011

Cast Your Ballot for the Worst Prison Innovation of 2011: With Solutions Like These, Who Needs Problems?

Cast Your Ballot for the Worst Prison Innovation of 2011: With Solutions Like These, Who Needs Problems?

Dec 12, 2011

Solitary Confinement in the Middle of New York City

Solitary Confinement in the Middle of New York City

Dec 5, 2011

New York Times Highlights Urgent Need to Protect Immigration Detainees from Sexual Abuse

New York Times Highlights Urgent Need to Protect Immigration Detainees from Sexual Abuse

Dec 2, 2011

Justice for All Victims of Sexual Assault

Justice for All Victims of Sexual Assault

Dec 1, 2011

On World AIDS Day, Many Living with HIV Being Kept Separate and Unequal

On World AIDS Day, Many Living with HIV Being Kept Separate and Unequal

Nov 28, 2011

Thanksgiving on Oregon's Death Row

Thanksgiving on Oregon's Death Row