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Behind bars, nurturing green thumbs to beat terminal boredom

But out of 405 inmates, there's only enough work for seven.

The Canberra Times · Jul 25, 2024

Victoria to axe lucrative private prison deal early

Two prisons will close in Victoria with inmates moved to facilities including a $1.1 billion state-of-the-art prison that's been mothballed since 2022.

AAP · Jun 26, 2024

Minister backs need for more support programs in ACT's prison

Emma Davidson agrees more needs to be done to support prisoners.

The Canberra Times · Feb 28, 2024

New Mexico governor defends approach to attempted gun restrictions, emergency order on gun violence

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is defending her decision to treat gun violence as a public health epidemic by presenting statistics on recent firearms seizures, reduced reports of gunfire in the Albuquerque metro area and an uptick in jail bookings

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

Thaksin moved to Police Hospital

Thaksin Shinawatra was transferred from Bangkok Remand Prison to the Police General Hospital at 12.20am Wednesday, suffering from chest pain, hypertension and low blood oxygen, the Department of Corrections said.

Bangkok Post · Aug 23, 2023

Lexington corrections implementing changes to accommodate religious clothing

Certain policy changes are on the way for the Lexington Division of Community Corrections. These changes address concerns about expressing religious beliefs.

WEKU · Aug 17, 2023

Easier condoms and lube, but prison's boredom busting hopes hit

There will be no funds for an multi-purpose industry building at AMC.

The Canberra Times · Jul 1, 2023

Texas Recruits High School Kids To Be Corrections Officers

Short on guards, the state hopes to attract students enrolled in corrections career training programs once they turn 18.

Texas Observer · Jun 30, 2023

NT government's 2023 budget sees record $2.1 billion infrastructure spend

The Northern Territory budget sees a significant boost for roads and the prison system as the budget bottom line slips into a deficit.

ABC News · May 9, 2023

Alex Murdaugh moved to protective custody unit at South Carolina prison after double-murder conviction

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh has been transferred to a protective custody unit in a maximum security facility within the South Carolina Department of Corrections.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023