Majority Of Guilford, Forsyth County Jail Inmates Are Declining To Be Vaccinated
The majority of inmates at detention centers in Guilford and Forsyth Counties are refusing to be vaccinated.
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Lockdown In Lockup: A Prisoner At Sing Sing On Life During The COVID-19 Crisis
Mohammed Monsuri, who is incarcerated at the New York prison, describes how he learned about the pandemic and the challenges of staying safe. The coronavirus has hit prisons across the U.S. hard.
Opioid Addiction In Jails: An Anthropologist's Perspective
In Getting Wrecked: Women, Incarceration, and the American Opioid Crisis, a Rikers Island doctor says drug treatment in U.S. jails and prisons is often shaped by societal prejudice, not science.
Pregnant, Locked Up, And Alone
Natalie Lynch spent the last two weeks of her pregnancy in a prison cell, mostly alone. As female incarceration rates rise, some states are banning solitary confinement of pregnant women.
Medical Debt From In-Prison Injuries Is Chasing Inmates After Release
In Arizona, prisoners are being charged for medical procedures the state is supposed to pay for. The bills can ruin inmates' credit, adding to their challenges when they rejoin society.
Pregnant Behind Bars: What We Do And Don't Know About Pregnancy And Incarceration
Pregnant women in prison face difficult circumstances, and data on their pregnancies has been scarce. New research lays the groundwork for addressing this neglected public health issue.
Former Physician At Rikers Island Exposes Health Risks Of Incarceration
Dr. Homer Venters describes a number of traumatic outcomes related to subpar medical care inside the New York City jail complex, including the death of a man who was denied insulin during intake.
Report Sheds Light On The Number Of People In 'Correctional Control'
A new report from a non-partisan advocacy group is comparing North Carolina's correctional system to others across the country.
Federal Legislation Seeks Ban On Shackling Of Pregnant Inmates
Incarcerated pregnant women are often shackled during medical appointments and childbirth. A provision in a criminal justice bill aims to end the practice in federal facilities.