How aging prison populations impact public safety and rehabilitation in Minnesota

The UK’s Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody (IAPDC) has published a new report examining the impact of increasing prison numbers on deaths in custody. Drawing on advanced statistical modelling, the report analyses how expanding capacity and overcrowding are linked to rising rates of suicide in custody. My colleague Denis Yukhnenko and I co-authored the report, which calls for particular attention to conditions in Category B prisons and the women’s estate. These present unique risks that should be addressed to reduce preventable deaths. findings are highly relevant for those working in prison policy, criminal justice, and prison health, and hope they’ll support evidence-informed decision-making at a time of significant pressure on the prison system in England and Wales, and beyond. You can find it here: https://lnkd.in/eEycPFmH

A Deficit in Trust & Lengthy Delays in Sentence Progression Leaving Long-Term Prisoners Without Hope A new Prison Reform Trust report based on prisoner-led consultations at HMP Glenochil exposes serious flaws in Scotland’s sentence progression system. Key findings: - Systemic delays in accessing educational, therapeutic programs, assessments and transfers mean many prisoners, including those on life sentences or Orders for Lifelong Restriction, remain detained far beyond the tariff (punishment phase) of their sentence.  - Poor communication, lack of transparency, and inconsistent recognition of personal change erode trust and with it, hope. Prisoners reported waiting years before being given the chance to move ahead.  - Additional barriers disproportionately affect prisoners with extra needs (neurodivergence, health issues, language) who do not receive appropriate support. Calls-to-action include: - Clear timelines & consistent access to rehabilitative opportunities. - Improved communication and accountability in decision-making. - Tailored support for people with additional needs. Why this matters: Restoring hope isn’t just humane, it’s essential for rehabilitation, safer communities, and a fair justice system. #PrisonReform #JusticeSystem #HumanRights #Rehabilitation #SocialJustice #ScottishJustice #PrisonPolicy #CriminalJusticeReform #EquityInJustice #SentenceProgression #SecondChances https://lnkd.in/eSkHZn6S

We're proud to share that the LBJ School’s Prison and Jail Innovation Lab partnered with the ACLU to release a timely new report, "Trapped in Time: The Silent Crisis of Elderly Incarceration." The report examines the rapid growth of the elderly prison population, the challenges correctional systems face in meeting their needs, and the policy options available to address this pattern. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gb5w9gri

Our Criminal Justice partners work towards transforming punitive prison systems into rehabilitation spaces. Our partner UNODC has published the Prison Matters 2025 report, which presents new findings on rehabilitative prison environments and highlights what Member States are doing to make prisons safer and more conducive to better outcomes for all. Respectful, humane prison environments are a critical foundation for personal transformation, improved rehabilitation and social reintegration outcomes. Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/d2rbGwjs Photo credit: Alice Vergueiro, IDDD.

The case centers on an alleged breach of contract between jail health care provider Correctional Care Inc. and Lackawanna County, and whether or not the salary of a CCI executive should be treated as compensation or as costs and expenses. Several of Lackawanna County’s judges have been members of the county prison board during the timeframe of the county prison contract with jail health care provider Correctional Care Inc. From reporter Tristin Hoffman: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gUK6sRHs

#newsround: Prisoners repair their own prison – on proper pay An open prison has trumpeted the success of a scheme under which its residents are granted ‘day release’ to carry out repair work and earn a full wage – without leaving the jail HMP Leyhill devised the scheme in partnership with the prison maintenance contractor Gov Facility Services Limited (GFSL). They say it marks a “significant step forward in the national effort to reduce reoffending and support prisoner rehabilitation by demonstrating the positive impact of employment opportunities for serving prisoners”. https://lnkd.in/ejsFrnGE

New York legislators are pushing for significant prison reform in the latest Senate budget bill, aiming to address systemic issues within the correctional system. The proposed reforms focus on improving inmate rehabilitation, reducing recidivism, and enhancing prison conditions. This effort reflects a growing commitment to criminal justice reform in the state. - Emphasis on rehabilitation programs for inmates - Measures to reduce repeat offenses - Improvements to prison living conditions The bill represents a critical step toward a more just and effective correctional system in New York. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dR34BSzN #PRESWERX #NewYorkConstruction

Gov. Larry Rhoden has announced the membership of the Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force, which will determine the best path forward for expanding rehabilitation services as the state plans for the new prison. Third Judicial Circuit Presiding Judge Patrick T. Pardy and State Court Administrator Greg Sattizahn will be part of the 30-member task force. The Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force will assess the programming needs of the inmate population, understand options for faith-based and Native American-focused programs, study best practices for re-entry models, and make recommendations on how to best use the expanded space of the new facility. #SouthDakotaCourts

The Sullivan County Jail in Tennessee is featured as Correctional News' Facility of the Month! Treanor’s Justice Principal John Eisenlau talks about our work on the new jail in this September/October issue. The $106 million, 190,000-square-foot facility reimagines what a detention environment can be by prioritizing staff wellness, detainee health, and humane design. The project balances durability with dignity, incorporating: • Noise reduction and daylighting to improve daily life • Expanded medical and mental health care spaces • Safer sightlines and more efficient staff circulation • Flexible housing to support classification and future needs John and our partners at MBI Companies Inc. worked closely with county leaders and staff on this project, proving that collaboration and forward-thinking design can create facilities that are safer, healthier, and future-ready. 📖 Read the full article in Correctional News → https://bit.ly/4mROUdT #TreanorDesign #JusticeArchitecture #CorrectionalNews #FacilityOfTheMonth #SullivanCountyJail #FutureReadyDesign #HumaneDesign

There are more than 600 people from DC who were sentenced to prison and are eligible for parole, and 500 people on community supervision in DC who remain in the community at the discretion of the United States Parole Commission. A new report from the Prison Policy Initiative explores how parole systems make their decisions in a “seemingly arbitrary or confusing way,” resulting in “fewer parole cases [being] heard and granted each year, despite it being a clear option to reducing incarcerated populations.” Read more about the Prison Policy Initiative's research on parole, and learn more from the DC Justice Lab Library about parole and supervised release in DC.  https://lnkd.in/gjJqSgCw