Young girls abused in New York prisons

One of the readings that struck me the most was the Human Rights Watch report on Conditions of Confinement in New York’s Juvenile Prisons for Girls. I am completely blown away that this facility is legally functioning because there is so much abuse for the young girls. Basically, there are two large facilities in New York, [...]

Condoms in Prison?

I read a Human Rights Watch report about whether or not condoms should be allowed to inmates in prisons and jails.  The title intrigued me and relates to some of the issues discussed in the readings about elderly offenders; specifically the types of diseases older inmates are faced with, including AIDS.  Since infection rates within [...]