Rhode Island demands justice for Daunte Wright – and systemic change
June 15, 2021

Rhode Island demands justice for Daunte Wright – and systemic change

“…we need to create a system that breaks the cycle of violence. Then we need to end...

South Kingstown rallies for justice in the wake of arrests
April 14, 2021

South Kingstown rallies for justice in the wake of arrests

“We all want to help healing to happen,” said Eve Mombelly. “For there to be justice and...

Elorza releases report on public safety in Providence – community leaders push for action
April 13, 2021

Elorza releases report on public safety in Providence – community leaders push for action

“Many of the arrests created by the Providence Police Department are understood to be state mandated arrests...

Family members of incarcerated people rally to demand correctional officer accountability
April 10, 2021

Family members of incarcerated people rally to demand correctional officer accountability

“I am the voice out here for the man I love, who is currently in the ACI....

Out of Sight, Out of Mind
March 22, 2021

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Rhode Island’s High Security Correctional Facility is currently home to 78 incarcerated individuals. Colloquially known as ‘High...

Sex workers fight for Study Commission to examine criminalization of sex work in Rhode Island
March 12, 2021

Sex workers fight for Study Commission to examine criminalization of sex work in Rhode Island

Using the slogan “Nothing about us without us,” COYOTE points to a long history of policymakers creating...

Senate introduces cannabis legalization bill – Does it do enough for victims of the failed War on Drugs?
March 10, 2021

Senate introduces cannabis legalization bill – Does it do enough for victims of the failed War on Drugs?

“Unlike Illinois, New Jersey, and other states, this legalization proposal makes no provision for reinvesting cannabis tax...

Still no answers for mother of man who died at the ACI
March 8, 2021

Still no answers for mother of man who died at the ACI

“It is cruel. It is demeaning and disrespectful of this mother to not provide information to her...

Central Falls lawmakers introduce legislation to shut down the Wyatt
March 5, 2021

Central Falls lawmakers introduce legislation to shut down the Wyatt

“Our experimentation with private prisons has been a failure,” said Representative Giraldo. “Not only do private prisons...

The Juvenile Offender Parole Act would allow a second chance at life
March 4, 2021

The Juvenile Offender Parole Act would allow a second chance at life

“I have spent the last 20 years, because of incarceration, facing up to this tragedy, believing in...

Community Members Testify Against Proposed 13.5% Increase in Providence Police Salaries
July 1, 2021

Community Members Testify Against Proposed 13.5% Increase in Providence Police Salaries

(UPDATE 6/30/21: The contract was approved by the City Council. Page 9 of the Police Budget Packet...

A car rally in memory of Jose Franco, who died in RIDOC custody
February 21, 2021

A car rally in memory of Jose Franco, who died in RIDOC custody

“Jose Franco passed less than a month after Timothy McQuesten, who died in the Intake facility…”...

Decarcerate Now rallies for the release of incarcerated persons during Covid outbreak
February 1, 2021

Decarcerate Now rallies for the release of incarcerated persons during Covid outbreak

“Take control over your guards! Tell them to do their job! Roll the tape so you can...

ACLU: Stronger action needed to address persistent failure of Providence Police to activate body cameras
January 18, 2021

ACLU: Stronger action needed to address persistent failure of Providence Police to activate body cameras

“The police department’s decision to have its officers wear body cameras four years ago was designed to...

Activists march on PVD Public Safety Complex demanding Justice for Jhamal
June 15, 2021

Activists march on PVD Public Safety Complex demanding Justice for Jhamal

“I’m not happy about the decisions that were made,” said Mark Gonsalves, the father of Jhamal, speaking...

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