Articles tagged as: prison
February 27, 2023
States are turning to Medicaid to help people leaving incarceration
People leaving jail and prison are at extremely high risk of hospitalization and death, and policymakers from deep blue California to solidly red Utah think bringing Medicaid behind bars could help.
Read MoreMay 30, 2022
South Bend’s Crossroads Solar lands deal with national panel distributor
Solar panels made by formerly incarcerated people in South Bend will soon be available across the country.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2022
Rising rent, pandemic making it hard for people with criminal records to find housing
For people who have just been released from jail or prison, rising rent combined with adjusting to life in a pandemic makes finding housing more difficult than ever.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2022
What happens when the prison guard who’s supposed to protect you abuses you?
The job of a correctional officer is to keep people safe. But inside prisons across the U.S., allegations of sexual abuse are common. The latest national data shows nearly 6,000 reports of staff sexual misconduct in 2018.
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2020
Re-entry Packets Aim To Help Those Leaving Jail
There is a new resource called a re-entry packet aims to help people who are leaving jail in Marion County.
Read MoreApril 13, 2020
Indiana Correction Officials Outline COVID-19 Precautions
A number of inmates in state correctional facilities around Indiana have tested positive for COVID-19, increasing concerns about social distancing practices in prisons and county jails.
Read MoreApril 10, 2020
Inmates, Relatives Say Indiana Prisons Lack COVID-19 Safeguards
The Indiana Department of Correction says it is taking measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus among the more than 26,000 inmates housed in the state's 21 facilities. But accounts from inmates and their relatives contradict the agency's claims.
Read MoreApril 8, 2020
More People Test Positive For COVID-19 In Indiana Prisons
On Wednesday, Indiana's Joint Information Center confirmed to Side Effects Public Media that 10 prisoners in state Department of Correction facilities have now tested positive for COVID-19, along with 20 agency employees.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2020
Plastic To Fuel Company Commits To Hiring Former Prisoners
An Indianapolis recycling company known for giving jobs to former prisoners recently partnered with an organization that turns plastic into fuel.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2019
Westville Prison Encourages Businesses To Hire Former Inmates
At the Employer Day event, company representatives got a glimpse into inmates daily work.
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