By Derick Limberg
According to statistics, South Dakota jails and prisons are failing to properly care for their mentally ill prisoners. A 2006 Department of Justice report found 56% of state and 64% of county prisoners reported symptoms of mental disorders.
Over the past 50 years, states have been closing ...
Illinois Governor Bases Prison Closure Decision on Politics
by Derick Limberg
In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, Illinois spent at least $17 million to transform the 137-year-old Pontiac Correctional Center (PCC) into a specialized facility to house the state’s most violent prisoners.
However, in May 2008, Illinois Governor Rod ...
North Carolina Audit Finds Deficiencies in ?State-Funded Youth Programs
by Derek S. Limburg
On July 29, 2008, North Carolina’s State Auditor issued a report on the state’s oversight of juvenile delinquency prevention programs. The audit focused on three areas, all related to Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils (JCPCs).
Each of the ...
by Derek S. Limburg
Privately-operated halfway houses across the nation have become embroiled in scandals and mismanagement. The wrongdoing stretches from the top to the bottom, from former politicians and corrections commissioners to staff and prisoners.
Reports surfaced in June 2008 about operational problems at The Villa, a halfway house ...
Maryland Prison Employees Strip Searched After False Alert by Drug Scanning Machine
by Derek Limburg
Nine prison employees at the Maryland Correctional Training Center (MCTC) received the same treatment as prisoners upon their arrival at work on August 12, 2008. The employees, including guards and counselors, were strip-searched.
By request ...
Helping Ex-Prisoners Find Jobs Has Become Important to the Government, Finally
by Derick Limberg
The federal government and some cities are making an effort to help ex-cons receive job training and get hired. Besides tax incentives, some companies are making a concerted effort to hire disadvantaged people which includes ex-convicts. ...
