http://news.prlog.org/tag/prison/prison - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12128008-former-black-mafia-family-member-launches-nonprofit.htmlTonesa "Toni" Welch Starts Organization for Children of Incarcerated Parents http://www.prlog.org/12094365-federal-inmate-8867-147-draws-outlaw-visions-from-the-violent-shadow-realm-of-prison.htmlCharged with "sabotage of the national defense" and sentenced to five years, inmate 8867-147's "Outlaw Visions" addresses the foremost question that threatens the planet: "Can we humans dwell peacefully and comfortably at home on the living Earth?" http://www.prlog.org/12090744-former-felons-win-coffee-contest-with-best-bean.html"I Have a Bean” a local Micro-Roaster that employs post-prison people is happy to announce their victory in a taste competition at a Chicago area Whole Foods store. http://www.prlog.org/12054533-jenny-service-company-establishes-new-satellite-office-in-atlanta-georgia.htmlJenny Service Company (JSC) announced that it has completed installation of a new satellite office in Atlanta, Georgia headed by Key Account Manager, Ni’Cole Bynum-Moore. http://www.prlog.org/12042681-ameribid-llc-to-conduct-bank-ordered-auction-of-medium-security-detention-center-bethany-missouri.htmlAmeriBid LLC (www.AmeriBid.com) announces the bank ordered auction of a medium security prison facility located in Airpark Industrial Park in Bethany, Missouri. The auction will take place via sealed bid format on January 30, 2013. http://www.prlog.org/12024524-slave-labor-used-at-maui-prison.htmlWhistle-blower Retaliated Against By Supervisors of the Department of Public Safety at the Maui Community Correctional Center for Complaining of Inmates Being Used as Slave Labor by a Correctional Officer’s Private Landscaping Company http://www.prlog.org/12019429-music-concert-and-film-screening-of-the-dhamma-brothers.htmlBenefit concert November 29th 7-9:30pm to support The Dhamma Brothers Educational Program for At Risk Youth. Film screening of the award winning and Oprah backed documentary, Q&A with the director then concert by Grammy-nominated Joaquin Lievano. http://www.prlog.org/11993420-dogsmith-launches-great-feats-program.htmlIn partnership with Washington County and the NW Florida Reception Center, The DogSmith National Dog Training and Pet Care Franchise launches Force-free Education And Training Solutions (FEATS) program. http://www.prlog.org/11948470-scottsbluff-resident-writes-book-to-benefit-prisoners.htmlPrison ministry volunteer publishes book to benefit prisoners. http://www.prlog.org/11921135-atlanta-based-radio-show-highlights-reality-tv-school-to-prison-pipeline.html"The Myra Loves Show" brings in community activists and organizers to discuss and find solutions to widespread issues Saturday, July 14, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11864005-black-teen-sentenced-to-life-without-trial-pardoned-by-la-governor-edwards.htmlSome say “justice is blind”, but Book Author Forest C. Martin, Sr. might ask the question “Blind to what?” Imagine a teenager, sentenced to LIFE WITHOUT A TRIAL, having to serve nearly a decade in a max security prison http://www.prlog.org/11861606-online-sales-benefit-schools-jails.htmlKrusader Publishing agrees to donate all proceeds from ebooks, Kindle books, and Nook books to fund literary & mentoring workshops in Chicago elementary schools, and all physical book sales on Amazon.com & BN.com for fund inmate book clubs. http://www.prlog.org/11848060-14th-annual-courage-awards-gala-announced-by-care-plus-foundation-of-new-jersey.htmlThe Care Plus Foundation has announced the honorees for their 14th annual Courage Awards. This year’s honorees include a national celebrity and other local heroes who have supported children and families affected by crime and incarceration. http://www.prlog.org/11837016-houston-nonprofit-spurs-nationwide-initiative-urging-fathers-to-daddy-up.htmlHouston nonprofit joins forces with Two-Time Olympic Silver Medal Hurdler Terrence Trammell to encourage a million fathers to sign Million Dads Pledge to become better fathers http://www.prlog.org/11820615-turnkey-corrections-video-visitation-highlighted-by-twin-cities-media-outlets.htmlNew video visitation solution allowing inmates to visit with friends and family who are at home provided by TurnKey Corrections highlighted by media outlets in the Twin Cities. http://www.prlog.org/11815123-turnkey-corrections-provides-automation-to-lawrence-county-jail-in-deadwood-south-dakota.htmlTurnKey Corrections brings their kiosk solution to Lawrence County Jail. New technology automates many inmate functions and provides new avenues for friends and family to stay in touch, deposit funds and more. http://www.prlog.org/11815087-turnkey-corrections-enters-inmate-phone-business.htmlTurnKey Corrections partners with Lincoln County Oregon to provide innovative phone services to jail inmates. Inmates now can receive inbound calls, transfer funds from their trust account and video visit with family and friends on one system. http://www.prlog.org/11786321-capitas-national-conference-on-payment-by-results-in-the-criminal-justice-system-24th-april-2012.htmlTuesday 24th April 2012 – Central London Take advantage of valuable learning from the organisations testing the principle of a PbR system and understand how this approach will help to reduce re-offending and generate significant savings. http://www.prlog.org/11748968-major-conservation-project-for-port-arthurs-penitentiary.htmlPort Arthur’s Penitentiary is arguably one of Tasmania’s, even Australia’s, defining images, particularly in terms of tourism and heritage. In the promotion of tourism the Penitentiary is up there with Uluru, the Opera House & Cradle Mountain. http://www.prlog.org/11709035-finally-legitimate-prison-consultant.htmlFinally, Federal Offenders and their families can take advantage of a Prison Consultant who actually understands the intracies and nuiances of the Federal Prison System. A business where profit is secondary to effective advocacy. http://www.prlog.org/11704026-voices-on-lockdown-recorded-inside-california-state-prison.htmlPrograms for youth and the prevention of violence gain proactive power. The website, pulsepoppin.com, reveals that there are promising voices inside prison cells challenged to speak on youth empowerment and crime prevention. http://www.prlog.org/11662410-thermal-imaging-camera-records-ex-inmate-breaking-back-into-prison.htmlAn ex-inmate of New Folsom State Prison was caught breaking back into the facility. http://www.prlog.org/11651444-affordably-connect-with-your-loved-ones-in-jail-with-prisonerconnectcom.htmlCalling Plans With a Local Number and 500 Minutes a Month Start as low as $19.95 http://www.prlog.org/11649155-storybook-dads-charity-chain-gang-hike-with-terry-waite.htmlHostage negotiator, humanitarian and author Terry Waite will be taking part in a ‘chain gang’ walk at HMP Dartmoor this September to raise awareness and funds for the Storybook Dads charity. http://www.prlog.org/11646956-naturalist-greg-caton-released-from-prison-leaves-us-arrives-safely-in-ecuador.htmlJack Campitelli's blog today reported return of Greg Caton to Ecuador http://www.prlog.org/11628891-struggling-professional-athletes-get-hand-up-with-prisoncoachcom.htmlHelping inmates get back to society quickly and become a productive human being, in as short a jail time as possible, PrisonCoach.Com offers on location counseling and mental health services. http://www.prlog.org/11624248-what-is-wrong-with-our-justice-system.htmlThe criminal justice system is surrounded by misconceptions, especially regarding ‘criminal personalities’ and rehabilitation programs for offenders. http://www.prlog.org/11622514-young-professional-powerhouse-ji-group-presents-children-of-promise-nyc-benefit-mixer.htmlEvent Raises Funds and Awareness for Children of Incarcerated Parents http://www.prlog.org/11617268-goal-of-new-book-keeping-couples-separated-by-prison-together.htmlWith over 90% of the prison population returning to society and more reentry studies citing the impact of families on recidivism and reintegration, this book seeks to promote healthy dialogue between couples separated by distance and time. http://www.prlog.org/11605721-arguments-re-tdcj-texas-dept-of-criminal-justice-appropriation-bill-fy2012-13.htmlDeep cuts in, or the elimination of funding for education, health care, mental health care, re-entry programs, parole, probation, etc. will serve to completely reduce the prison experience to one of gladiator combat and criminal higher education. http://www.prlog.org/11579994-ex-offender-and-national-speaker-allison-moore-brings-memoir-workshop-home-to-delaware-to-empower.htmlStudies show that memoirs have a therapeutic effect on highly stressed individuals. "Life is full of meaningless experiences-until we give each one value with the cost we attach to them.” Allison T Moore http://www.prlog.org/11573424-polio-stroke-survivor-becomes-polk-county-deputy.htmlA childhood Polio survivor, now supervisor of the JASA (Jail Alternative to Substance Abuse), Program, survives a stroke and seizure and is honored as Honorary Polk County Deputy by Sheriff Grady Judd, as presented by Chief Bryant Grant. http://www.prlog.org/11564584-activist-and-author-reminds-us-of-the-high-price-often-paid-for-social-justice-this-canada-day.htmlThis Canada Day author asks Canadians to think about the high price many pay for social justice. http://www.prlog.org/11537492-drugwarfail-40-years-of-injustice.html“40 Years Of Injustice” is an open-to-the-public luncheon at Amistad de Los Angeles. There will be a panel of outspoken legal minds committed to ending the Drug War, to publicize the message that TREATMENT WORKS—INCARCARATION DOESN’T. http://www.prlog.org/11532041-comments-on-the-shelving-of-prison-discount-plans-by-justice-secretary-ken-clarke.htmlComments on the Justice Secretary's back down on proposals to halve sentences if defendants plead guilty for use in articles and opinion pieces and news stories http://www.prlog.org/11530894-prison-mayhem-hd-app-now-available-on-the-app-store.htmlAn exciting Time Management game puts you in control of a dangerous prison http://www.prlog.org/11472752-abu-graib-and-american-prisoner-portraits-offer-torture-and-some-salvation.htmlWe know about Abu Ghraib, in media sound bites and a few images, but artist Daniel Heyman has captured the words and faces of the prisoners who endured that torture. http://www.prlog.org/11460350-release-to-rent-returns-ex-cons-to-the-community.htmlProgram run by the nonprofit Society of St. Vincent de Paul substantially reduces recidivism by finding housing for ex-prisoners. http://www.prlog.org/11437954-california-supreme-court-agrees-to-review-case-alleging-cruel-and-unusual-punishment.htmlCalifornia supreme court agrees to review case alleging cruel and unusual punishment to incarcerate juvenile for lengthy prison sentence http://www.prlog.org/11419387-the-five-most-ruthless-police-states-in-america.htmlBefore It's News names the top five states you might want to think twice about visiting or relocating to if you have a particular aversion to spending time behind bars. http://www.prlog.org/11414499-newly-launched-magazine-that-caters-to-the-incarcerated-seeks-model-talent-for-features.htmlKyte Magazine, founded by former General Manager of The Source Magazine, Leroy Peeples aka Bum, is currently seeking models to fill it’s Kyte Cuties section. http://www.prlog.org/11412546-ultimat-defence-limited-win-uks-largest-officer-safety-training-equipment-contract.htmlIt has just been announced that Ultimat Defence Ltd has won the Metropolitan Police led Pan-UK Contract for the supply of self defence training equipment. http://www.prlog.org/11396813-chatham-countys-detention-center-expansion-using-oldcastles-precast-prison-cells.htmlNew Detention Center to Use Precast Cells for Housing Units http://www.prlog.org/11396627-author-to-donate-to-big-city-mountaineers-to-benefit-at-risk-teens.htmlCharlie Winger, author of Two Shadows - The inspirational story of one man's triumph over adversity, announces that he will donate $5 per book sale to Big City Mountaineers. http://www.prlog.org/11256053-false-accusations-guilty-until-proven-innocent.htmlFalse Accusations: Guilty Until Proven Innocent is the intense and unforgettable true story of an Englishman caught up in the antiquated French legal system. http://www.prlog.org/11222207-houston-criminal-defense-firm-distinguished-by-super-lawyer-nomination-and-houston-top-lawyer-honors.htmlThe criminal defense attorneys at Madrid, Martinez & Associates have won hard-earned respect and admiration from their colleagues and others in the field. http://www.prlog.org/11188281-second-chances-new-book-shares-insights-on-how-to-transfor-adversity-into-opportunity.htmlPresident Obama praises the Eagles giving Michael Vick a "Second Chance" and a media storm of protest follows. Former prisoner, Chuck Gallagher, who is living his "Second Chance" shares tough life lessons in his new book - SECOND CHANCES! http://www.prlog.org/11186747-story-of-hope-life-worth-living.htmlDetermined to change the course of her life, Chandra became persistent in her quest to find a place to make her transition. http://www.prlog.org/11164231-dsi-iti-llc-wins-corporate-citizenship-award.htmlAnnual Roland Roberge Corporate Citizenship Award Given to DSI - ITI, LLC. for Outstanding Business Relationship with New Hampshire Counties. http://www.prlog.org/11064194-an-open-letter-to-governor-jerry-brown-keep-matthew-cate-as-cdcr-secretary.htmlAs you assume the governorship of California with all its attendant challenges, there is one simple decision that will yield enormous impact: Keep Matthew Cate as Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.