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Suicide in Norfolk state prison prompts concern about treatment in specialized units in Massachusetts

Suicide death of 60-year-old prisoner at Behavioral Assessment Unit in Norfolk prison is adding to concerns about highly structured units in Massachusetts prisons.

Nearly one in five state prisoners go directly from maximum security to the street

Each year, hundreds of prisoners in Massachusetts are released without traditional step-down programs meant to help them succeed.

Bristol County Sheriff hires expert to study inmate suicides

A quarter of the state’s inmate suicides happen in the county.

Lawmakers urged to make prison calls free in wake of SJC ruling

BOSTON — State lawmakers are being urged to make phone calls for prisoners free following a Supreme Judicial Court decision that allows county sheriffs to continue charging inmates and their