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News Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC)
In April 2017, Arkansas executed four prisoners in eight days — the most in the US since 1994. The rush was driven by a looming drug expiration date. Here's what happened.
Blog Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC)
Arkansas contracts more of its prison beds to private operators than almost any other state. Learn which facilities are privatized and what it means for incarcerated people.
Blog West Virginia Division of Corrections (WV DOC)
West Virginia's Division of Corrections has struggled to fill correctional officer positions for years, creating unsafe conditions, extended lockdowns, and canceled programming. Here's the state of the crisis and what's being done.
News West Virginia Division of Corrections (WV DOC)
West Virginia has one of the highest opioid death rates in the US. WV DOC expanded MAT (buprenorphine/naltrexone) across its prisons to reduce overdose deaths and recidivism. Here's what's available and why it matters.
Blog Utah Department of Corrections - (UT DOC)
The Utah State Correctional Facility was designed with dedicated mental health housing units — an improvement over the old Draper prison. Here's what mental health services are available, how people are assessed, and what families should know.
Blog Utah Department of Corrections - (UT DOC)
Utah's 2015 Justice Reinvestment Initiative (HB 348) shifted from incarceration to supervision for many offenders, saving millions and reducing the prison population. Here's what changed and why Utah kept its reforms when other states reversed course.
News Utah Department of Corrections - (UT DOC)
After 100 years, Utah's old prison in Draper closed in October 2022 and was replaced by the new Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) in Salt Lake City — a $1 billion modern facility with 4,000+ beds. Here's what changed.
Blog Louisiana Department of Corrections (LA DOC)
Louisiana's 'multiple offender' habitual offender statute has put thousands behind bars for life — sometimes for non-violent crimes. After the 2024 legislative session, its reach expanded. Here's how the law works and who it affects.
Blog Louisiana Department of Corrections (LA DOC)
Louisiana State Penitentiary — 'Angola' — is an 18,000-acre former slave plantation where incarcerated men still work the fields. It's America's largest maximum-security prison. Here's its history, present conditions, and what families need to know.
News Louisiana Department of Corrections (LA DOC)
In a February 2024 special legislative session, Governor Jeff Landry pushed through sweeping criminal justice changes that reversed much of Louisiana's 2017 Justice Reinvestment Act. Population could grow by 5,000+ by 2028, costing hundreds of millions.
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