For the first time, detainees picked their own winner in an offshoot of the Goncourt, France’s top literary honor.
Tag: Prisons and Prisoners
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Russia’s ‘Sham’ Charge of Spying Makes Whelan’s Case the Hardest
Supporters say Paul Whelan is more hapless tourist than James Bond — and that the Russians know it. But that doesn’t make freeing him any easier.
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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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Experience the Great Outdoors From Prison
Incarcerated men and women watch nature videos on a loop in a mental health program.
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Scaring People Won’t Make Our Cities Safer. Here’s What Will.
How to escape the narrative black hole of “tough on crime” policies.