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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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Jun 14, 2021

Orange County’s Dramatic Reduction in Jail Population During the Pandemic is a Model for the Nation

Orange County’s Dramatic Reduction in Jail Population During the Pandemic is a Model for the Nation

May 21, 2021

How to Save Lives in Jail During the Opioid Crisis

How to Save Lives in Jail During the Opioid Crisis

May 13, 2021

How to Save Lives in Jail During the Opioid Crisis

How to Save Lives in Jail During the Opioid Crisis

Apr 27, 2021

The Unhappy 25th Birthday of Two Tough-on-Crime Era Laws That Have Deadly Consequences for Incarcerated People

The Unhappy 25th Birthday of Two Tough-on-Crime Era Laws That Have Deadly Consequences for Incarcerated People

Feb 18, 2021

The Weeknd's Music is Safe Enough for the Super Bowl, but Contraband in Prison

The Weeknd's Music is Safe Enough for the Super Bowl, but Contraband in Prison

Feb 17, 2021

The Expiration of the CARES Act Could Force Thousands Back into Federal Prisons

The Expiration of the CARES Act Could Force Thousands Back into Federal Prisons

Jan 7, 2021

Pamela Winn Fights the Shackling of Pregnant People

Pamela Winn Fights the Shackling of Pregnant People

Dec 24, 2020

Incarcerated People Should Get Priority Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine. It's the Smart and Humane Thing to Do.

Incarcerated People Should Get Priority Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine. It's the Smart and Humane Thing to Do.

Oct 9, 2020

Why Are Police the Wrong Response to Mental Health Crises?

Why Are Police the Wrong Response to Mental Health Crises?

Sep 17, 2020

The Psychology of Social Isolation

The Psychology of Social Isolation