Dysfunctional parole board forces prisons to take matters into their own hands
Parole continues to be a rare privilege granted to exceedingly few incarcerated people.
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Reentry Commission seeks to cut recidivism in half
The commission plans to meet monthly to discuss avenues to reduce the recidivism rate ahead of the next legislative session.
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The sticker price for Alabama's mega-prison is a shocking $1.2 billion. Maybe that's how much it costs to address decades of inflicting human suffering.
Judge hears suit alleging involuntary servitude in Alabama prisons
The state argues that prison discipline for failing to work does not constitute involuntary servitude.
DOJ reaffirms duty of prison officials to protect incarcerated individuals from harm
The plaintiffs in Duke v. Hamm allege that prisoner-on-prisoner violence and sexual assault are rampant.
July 9, 2024
Pardons and Paroles Bureau commends 33 resilient Tuscaloosa DRC graduates
A group of 33 resilient individuals graduated from the Tuscaloosa Day Reporting Center.
May 30, 2024
Forgiveness and Hope: Robert George’s 31-year journey to freedom
Several individuals helped fight for Robert George’s release.
Board schedules 63 parole hearings, 19 pardon hearings
Last week, the board held 43 parole hearings and 24 pardon hearings.
“Second Chance” bill dies in House, leaving elderly men to die in prison
The bill would have provided a procedure for some individuals to undergo review for possible release.
Committee member questions if new prisons will alleviate overcrowding
The new prison facilities are intended to replace smaller and older facilities.