The patchwork system that has evolved to address the situation has drained morale among staff members and placed additional strains on prisoners.
Tag: Federal Bureau of Prisons
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U.S. to Fund Opioid Addiction Treatment in Jails and Prisons
The Biden administration is asking states to use Medicaid funds to cover opioid addiction treatment in correctional facilities, where many people suffer intense cravings and withdrawal.
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Justice Dept. Struggles to Enforce Early Release Program for Abused Inmates
Prison officials and judges have been reluctant to support “compassionate releases” unless an inmate is ill, dying or incapacitated by age.
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Justice Dept. Considers Early Release for Female Inmates Sexually Abused Behind Bars
The push comes amid new revelations about the extent of abuse of women, and the unwillingness of many prison officials to address a crisis that has long been an open secret in government.
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Justice Dept. to Seek Stiffer Sentences in Prisoner Abuse Cases
The move is part of a long-anticipated effort by the Biden administration to overhaul the underfunded, scandal-plagued Federal Bureau of Prisons.