Life after prison: Mass. leaves thousands of prisoners awaiting education that would help their re-entry
The state says education is critical. It’s put its money on tablets.
Source: wgbh.org
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Head of Prisoners' Legal Services leaving to work for Mass AG
Lizz Matos will run AG's Civil Rights Division after more than a decade with the nonprofit advocating for those held in Massachusetts jails and prisons.
Source: wbur.org
As Mass. considers funds for prisoner re-entry, advocates say more is needed
The state Department of Correction is making a case for an overall budget increase next fiscal year, and more money for programs that help people transition to life outside of prison, a process known as "re-entry."
Source: wbur.org
Feds and Mass. Dept. of Correction reach agreement over mental health care for prisoners
The deal calls for several changes, including the creation of a new unit for prisoners experiencing mental health crises and the appointment of an independent monitor to oversee compliance with the agreement.
Source: wbur.org
Former prisoners allege sexual assault at the state's prison for women in Framingham
Lawsuit alleges prison leadership failed to supervise a guard who assaulted women
Source: wgbh.org