At least a dozen governors and the U.S. attorney general have taken explicit steps in recent weeks to reduce the number of people in prison, such as issuing commutations or expanding the criteria for early release.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Protecting Maine inmates from virus could expose abuse victims to harm
Each release plan must assess how the proposed bail modifications or furlough would affect the safety of a given abuse victim.
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Posted inLocal & State
Maine jails, prisons begin inmate releases in light of coronavirus
Advocates across the country have warned that an outbreak could be severe in the close quarters of a correctional facility.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
As jails run in the red, Maine lawmakers look to reduce inmate populations
A legislative committee is considering ways to reduce jail populations and increase the likelihood that inmates will find stability and support when they are released.
Posted inNation & World
At least 57 dead in Brazil prison riot; 16 decapitated
The inmates were killed during clashes Monday between organized crime groups at the Altamira prison in northern Brazil.
Posted inFood & Dining
Learning to bake bread gives meaning to prisoners’ days
Inmates at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston bake nutritious goods, while learning responsibility – and saving the prison money.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine prisoner charged with trying to kill fellow inmate
Paul Andrews is serving time in the Maine State Prison in Warren for sexually assaulting a child and now faces an attempted murder charge.