“As the national conversation around police violence unfolds, we must shine a light on the violence happening behind the walls, too,” write organizers in a statement....
“23+ hour lockdown must end immediately. Release to the public an updated plan to restore educational programming, visitation and socially distanced recreation time within state and...
“We’re not asking for special treatment, but only for that which is fair and humane.“ A coalition of directly-impacted groups including the Formerly Incarcerated Union, IWOC,...
“This is what every progressive minded person in our state should be thinking about right now – figuring out how to take action or support folks...
“In order to properly address these issues, it is essential that our communities be engaged and empowered, so that our life experiences and unique perspectives can...
“So far,” said Warden Daniel Martin, “we haven’t had any other cases that have been identified.“ Wednesday’s meeting of the Central Falls Detention Facility Corporation Board,...
“It’s a public health crisis and we know it’s a ticking time bomb waiting to happen. We want her to start with the most vulnerable inside...
“The ACI and jails across Rhode Island are ticking time bombs for a coronavirus outbreak. Public health experts have made clear – if there is an...
“From a public health perspective, it is imperative that we protect Rhode Islanders, inside and outside the criminal justice system, from the coronavirus. In order to...
“We need it. Communities need it. Women, children, families – will benefit from this bill.”