Eric Strenge News Today

Board of corrections ‘can’t actually change anything’ about process which opponents say delays discharges

A book is not always just a book. Volunteers who mail books to people in prison said they see proof of that in the requests they get every day. A sign language dictionary for a man whose child was losing their hearing meant connection to family. Books for a woman taking a course behind bars was her path to a degree. A Buddhist workbook was comfort for a man on death row.

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Unusual civil commitment referrals, lack of programming called into question at September board of corrections meeting

Board of Corrections isn't always kept informed of some of the more important things done at the prisons.

Newton Correctional is considered a last stop where individuals come to complete the treatment program and then re-enter society as returning citizens. Why be so antagonistic?

Board of corrections says it will review multidisciplinary team, which assesses sexually violent predators