Work Release
Legislation looks to remove language about ‘involuntary servitude’ as a form of criminal punishment from state constitutions
The vocational training program is a life changer for inmates who are eager to “work and contribute to the wellbeing of their families and their communities”
Lawsuit contends the former warden was “grossly negligent” for not providing a safe work environment, sufficient staffing, or adequate safety protocols
“We’re not forcing them into it,” said York County Sheriff Rich Keuerleber
Supervisors will now “visually account” for each prisoner at 15-minute intervals and keep crews closer together
Inmates say they’re are grateful for the opportunity to learn new skills, no matter the pay or difficulty of the labor
The program came under scrutiny after Jeffrey Epstein was said to have had ‘improper sexual conduct’ while on work-release
The program came under scrutiny after Jeffrey Epstein was said to have had ‘improper sexual conduct’ while on work-release
The lawsuit claims men on work release status are granted significantly greater freedom, privileges and opportunities than women
The inmates were working along the interstate when a tractor trailer struck them, along with a Division of Corrections van
Inmate Ruben Hernandez is charged with sexually assaulting a base-camp worker after she rejected his advances
The accident happened about at Koch Foods poultry plant, where Frank Dwayne Ellington worked at since June
Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson wants to send inmate “volunteers” to help rebuild Houston
Typically, 25-30 inmates work at the jail, and the program has paid off by saving the county $30,000-$50,000 per month
The proposed state budget is almost certain to stop sending $9.5 million to the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice to pay for litter crews and road squads
Inmates were on work release when accident occurred at recycling plant
Work crews have reduced as CO staffing has shrunk
Inmate: “It is a humbling experience getting to help these people and the bay”
Use of incarcerated workers in small and boutique businesses is a new development
Suit says inmates are improperly charged $10 a day for ankle bracelets with tracking devices when they participate in a work release program
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