Drugs Seized at Mid‐State Correctional Facility Six Ounces of Synthetic Marijuana Recovered

July 23, 2020

New York, USA – Officers recovered synthetic marijuana and Suboxone in five mailed packages sent to inmates at the medium-security correctional facility. On Monday, June 29, an officer processing snacks mailed to an inmate noticed the packages had been tampered with. Upon opening the packages, the officer found a green leafy substance mixed in the … More Drugs Seized at Mid‐State Correctional Facility Six Ounces of Synthetic Marijuana Recovered

IPS Encourage Families Not To Smuggle Drugs Into Prisons As Physical Visits Finally Resume.

July 21, 2020

As the Irish Prison Service (IPS) opens its doors once again to visitors, there is a “new” normal that visitors will have to get used to. Since a ban on physical visits was imposed in March, IPS prisons have not only been free of Covid-19 but have shown a severely decreased volume of drugs being … More IPS Encourage Families Not To Smuggle Drugs Into Prisons As Physical Visits Finally Resume.

MD of Ex-Offender Employment Company Named On This Year’s Churchill Fellowship List

July 15, 2020

Jacob Hill, Yorkshire’s Young Entrepreneur of the year, Ex-prisoner and founder of Offploy – an organisation that supports people with criminal convictions to secure employment has been named as one of 141 Fellows to receive the Winston Churchill Fellowship in 2020. The Winston Churchill Fellowship was set up after the death of Sir Winston Churchill, … More MD of Ex-Offender Employment Company Named On This Year’s Churchill Fellowship List

Securus Technologies Continues To Provide Free and Reduced Rates For Services During Pandemic

July 10, 2020

Emergency offerings to help keep families connected include more than 19.5 million free phone calls totalling 146.5 million in free minutes; 4/7 million free video connections; 8.9 million free JPay stamps. Correctional facilities across America have continued to implement public health measures designed to keep incarcerated individuals and correctional staff safe as the pandemic continues. … More Securus Technologies Continues To Provide Free and Reduced Rates For Services During Pandemic

New French Minister of Justice Visits Troubled Prison

July 8, 2020

The handover ceremony (Cérémonie de passation de pouvoir) between Nicole Belloubet and Éric Dupond-Moretti, Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice, took place on July 7, 2020 on the steps of the Hôtel de Bourvallais, seat of the Chancellery.   Nicole Belloubet welcomed the new Keeper of the Seals (Garde des Sceaux) by saying “This will … More New French Minister of Justice Visits Troubled Prison

Revised European Prison Rules: New Guidance to Prison Services on Humane Treatment of Inmates

July 2, 2020

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has adopted a Recommendation which updates the 2006 European Prison Rules. The rules, which contain the key legal standards and principles related to prison management, staff and treatment of detainees and are a global reference in this field, guide the 47 Council of Europe member states in their legislation, policies and practices. The revision concerns the rules … More Revised European Prison Rules: New Guidance to Prison Services on Humane Treatment of Inmates

Four New Prisons Boost Rehabilitation and Support UK Economy

June 29, 2020

Four new prisons are to be built across England over the next six years – boosting efforts to cut crime and kickstart the economy. The first new jail will be built next to HMP Full Sutton, in East Yorkshire, and work is underway to identify locations for a further prison in the North-West of England … More Four New Prisons Boost Rehabilitation and Support UK Economy

Independent Monitors at HMP Highpoint Raise Concerns About Drugs Coming Into the Prison

June 26, 2020

The Board recognises the pro-active approach to stopping supplies In its 2019 annual report published this week, the IMB (Independent Monitoring Boards) at HMP Highpoint notes that on the whole prisoners receive fair treatment at Highpoint and through its leadership the prison has a strong commitment towards the humane treatment of men in its care and … More Independent Monitors at HMP Highpoint Raise Concerns About Drugs Coming Into the Prison

DOJ OIG Releases Management Advisory Memorandum of Concerns Identified During Mock Exercises by Federal Bureau of Prisons Special Operations Response Teams

June 22, 2020

Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz announced today the release of a Management Advisory Memorandum to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) identifying concerns with the handling of mock exercises by the BOP Special Operations Response Teams (SORT). This memorandum arises out of concerns identified in connection with two … More DOJ OIG Releases Management Advisory Memorandum of Concerns Identified During Mock Exercises by Federal Bureau of Prisons Special Operations Response Teams

Ontario Investing in Frontline Corrections Workers

June 18, 2020

Hiring More Staff and Updating Infrastructure Will Improve Safety The Ontario government is investing more than $500 million over five years to transform correctional facilities across the province. This funding will help ensure the safety and security of frontline staff. This major investment will support the hiring of more than 500 new staff to help … More Ontario Investing in Frontline Corrections Workers