Solitary Confinement Tragedies Expose Flaws in Rhode Island’s Prison System
May 10, 2023

Solitary Confinement Tragedies Expose Flaws in Rhode Island’s Prison System

Three suicides at ACI in Rhode Island spotlight the urgent need for reform in solitary confinement policies....

Rhode Island corrections union President accused of intimidating solitary confinement reform witness
April 6, 2023

Rhode Island corrections union President accused of intimidating solitary confinement reform witness

Richard Ferruccio, President of the Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers, is under fire for using intimidation...

An interview with DARE organizer Anusha Alles on racism in the RI General Assembly
April 22, 2022

An interview with DARE organizer Anusha Alles on racism in the RI General Assembly

“Our people are used to being in settings where they’re not being believed, where they’re not given...

The testimony of DOC Director Coyne-Fague in favor of “restrictive housing” (aka solitary confinement)
April 15, 2022

The testimony of DOC Director Coyne-Fague in favor of “restrictive housing” (aka solitary confinement)

“I do not see room for common ground on this bill,” said Director Coyne-Fague under questioning from...

Rally calls for an end to solitary confinement in Rhode Island
April 28, 2021

Rally calls for an end to solitary confinement in Rhode Island

On Tuesday ninety advocates gathered outside the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, where the Rhode Island House of Representatives...

Passing the Restrictive Housing Act would greatly reduce solitary confinement in Rhode Island
April 24, 2021

Passing the Restrictive Housing Act would greatly reduce solitary confinement in Rhode Island

“This is out of line with modern correctional practices. Rhode Island is so behind. Solitary confinement harms...

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...

Lilian Calderon describes her processing, orientation and detention by ICE
February 14, 2018

Lilian Calderon describes her processing, orientation and detention by ICE

“It was just a routine interview,” said Lilian Calderon. “We didn’t think anything of it.” On January...

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