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Worsening prison overcrowding poses 'very high-risk' situation for staff and inmates
A sharp escalation in prison overcrowding is creating a “breeding ground for violence” and poses a “very high-risk situation” ...
Prison told to improve after rise in assaults
An "overcrowded" prison where violence is on the rise needs to improve, a watchdog has said. The Independent Monitoring Board ...
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Montgomery County taking action to reduce jail overcrowding
Montgomery County is taking action to address jail overcrowding by housing prisoners in Waller County. In a decision approved ...
Fewer criminals set to be jailed, as prisons in England and Wales struggle with overcrowding
Sky News understands an independent policy review will suggest restricting the use of short sentences, deploying alternatives ...
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Montgomery County to spend thousands to outsource inmates amid overcrowding
Montgomery County commissioners on Tuesday tossed other ideas to address overcrowding issues. Commissioner Charlie Riley ...
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Growing inmate populations prompt states to look for more prison funding
The proposals come as Republican governors in several states grapple with how to increase funding for overcrowded facilities. Arkansas prison plan stumbles The Arkansas Senate voted 19-10 in favor ...
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Prison told to improve after rise in assaults
An "overcrowded" prison where violence is on the rise needs to improve, a watchdog has said. The Independent Monitoring Board's (IMB) latest report said HMP Durham had seen assaults on staff and ...
The Associated Press on MSN12d
Growing inmate populations prompt states to look for more prison funding
Sarah Huckabee Sanders and corrections officials have said is needed to ease state prison overcrowding, which has caused a large number of inmates to be housed in county jails. Advertisement Article ...