In 2023, end jail deaths and this grim chapter in Louisville's history
We have to respond to humanitarian crises in ways that respect people’s humanity.
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Louisville names new director to lead troubled jail
Lt. Col. Jerry Collins replaces Dwayne Clark, who announced his retirement amid ongoing turmoil at the citys jail.
Source: dispatch.com
Beleaguered Louisville jail director retiring after 7 prisoner deaths
Metro Corrections Director Dwayne Clark had led the department overseeing Louisvilles jail since 2019.
Source: statesman.com
Downtown Louisville vigil puts focus on series of jail deaths
More than 20 local groups, including the ACLU of Kentucky, have worked to get the attention of Metro Government and the city's judicial leaders to address the jail's systemic issues.
Source: wlky.com
Rally seeks Louisville Metro Corrections changes after 8 jail deaths
"Until folks take this seriously — the mayors office, our judicial partners — people have and will continue to die."
United States Denorver Dee Garrett Barry Williams Amber Duke Garryl Wetherill Shameka Parrish Wright
Source: courier-journal.com
Louisville names new director to lead troubled jail
Lt. Col. Jerry Collins replaces Dwayne Clark, who announced his retirement amid ongoing turmoil at the citys jail.
Source: courier-journal.com
Beleaguered Louisville jail director retiring after 7 prisoner deaths
Metro Corrections Director Dwayne Clark had led the department overseeing Louisvilles jail since 2019.
Source: courier-journal.com
Louisville Metro Council votes no confidence in jail director Clark
Metro Corrections Director Dwayne Clark and his executive staff came under fire after the deaths of six people since November in Louisvilles jail.
United States University Of Louisville Fayette County Greg Fischer Jecorey Arthur Amy Holton Stewart
Source: indystar.com
Experts: Louisville Jail's Mental Health Policies Are Lacking, Possibly Contributing To Suicides
Three of the six people who died in the Louisville jail over the past four months died by their own hands.
Source: leoweekly.com
Louisville Metro Council votes no confidence in jail director Clark
Metro Corrections Director Dwayne Clark and his executive staff came under fire after the deaths of six people since November in Louisvilles jail.
Source: courier-journal.com