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Wash. COs aim to teach criminals to comply

Promise swift and certain response to probation violations

May 30, 2013 04:41 AM

Halfway-house system on radar of Pa. corrections chief

John Wetzel was on a mission that has taken him to the far corners of the state to find out why halfway houses for inmates were failing in their role as the bridge between prison and the real world

May 30, 2013 04:24 AM

Wash. inmate attacks nurse with fork

The inmate was subdued after a fight with a CO in which they struggled for his gun

May 30, 2013 04:10 AM

County told to plan jail improvements

Judge imposes July 1 deadline for submission of details

May 29, 2013 04:48 AM

Calif. gov. bristles at releasing more prisoners

Over the years, California has sent far more criminals to state prisons than it has room for

May 28, 2013 05:49 AM

Pa. assistant chief probation officer retiring after 38 years

Said he enjoys seeing people who have made mistakes change their lives for the better

July 09, 2013 04:22 AM

Iowa may seek Medicaid reimbursement for inmate hospitalizations

Pool of eligible inmates set to increase next year

July 08, 2013 04:35 AM

Unpaid inmates complete chores in SC

Warden: “There’s a philosophy in the Department of Corrections that inmates ... should not serve time in anymore restrictive environments than they need to be”

July 08, 2013 04:19 AM

Video: Store customer tackles escaped Ohio inmate

When a customer recognized the man at the counter from wanted signs in the shop, he quickly took action

July 05, 2013 08:30 AM

Man charged after taking briefcase full of cash and marijuana to jail

After being arrested for trespassing at his ex-grilfriend’s home, authorities say he took a briefcase full of cash and marijuana to jail

July 05, 2013 08:17 AM