Jun 30 Watch 9:54 U.S. jail populations drop but not for women By David Tereshchuk, Laura Fong While America’s jail population may be finally decreasing after decades of massive growth, that doesn't apply to women. In fact, the proportion of women spending time in jail is going up. Special correspondent David Tereshchuk explores some of the causes… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 8:32 Prison-produced podcast ‘Ear Hustle’ lets you listen to real stories of incarcerated life By Jeffrey Brown, Mike Fritz, Jaywon Choe Prisoners inside one of California’s prisons are getting the opportunity to be heard -- behind bars and beyond. “Ear Hustle” is a podcast that offers listeners a rare look at inmate experiences, from race relations to sharing a tiny cell. Continue watching
Dec 03 ‘Everybody wants to be seen’ — exhibit showcases LGBTQ artists in prison By Corinne Segal “On the Inside,” an exhibition at the Abrons Art Center in New York City, showcases work produced by LGBTQ prisoners. Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch 6:29 Inmates get a ‘second chance’ at federal grants for higher ed under experimental program By PBS News Hour In a pilot project announced this summer, the Department of Education will partner with dozens of colleges to provide higher education to prisoners who can't afford to pay; eligible inmates will be able to apply for federal grants under the… Continue watching
Aug 17 Watch 2:28 News Wrap: Turkey releasing inmates to make room for coup arrests By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, Turkey announced plans to release nearly 40,000 prison inmates to clear space for a similar number detained over last month’s coup attempt. Depending on their remaining sentences, prisoners may qualify for early release, although the… Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch 9:25 Can a pilot program keep prisoners from going back to jail? By PBS News Hour In the second part of our series looking at how prison recidivism can be reduced, NewsHour follows three inmates, Jordan Taylor, Carlos Colon and Ashley Wilson as they move from prison back to everyday life, in our series “Broken Justice.”… Continue watching
Jun 22 Supreme Court sides with inmate in excessive force case By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is making it easier for inmates who are accused of crimes — but not yet convicted — to bring cases of excessive force against jail officials. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch Rand Paul, Cory Booker team up for bipartisan reform of criminal justice system By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch What’s holding up the closure of Guantanamo Bay? By PBS News Hour The exchange of five Taliban prisoners for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has raised larger questions about prisoners being transferred from Guantanamo Bay. In all, 149 detainees from 19 countries still remain at the prison camp. For debate on what’s preventing the… Continue watching
May 01 Watch How a national spike in incarcerations affects crime, cost and communities By PBS News Hour Continue watching