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The National Prison Project is dedicated to ensuring that our nation's prisons, jails, and detention centers comply with the Constitution, domestic law, and human rights principles.
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Mar 13, 2014

Shocking: Seattle Treats 47-Year-Old Woman Like Person, Not Problem

Shocking: Seattle Treats 47-Year-Old Woman Like Person, Not Problem
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Mar 9, 2014

U.S. Human Rights Record Undergoes International Scrutiny

U.S. Human Rights Record Undergoes International Scrutiny
Mass Incarceration

Mar 5, 2014

Is CCA Guilty?

Is CCA Guilty?

Feb 13, 2014

I Was Six-Years-Old and Locked in Solitary

I Was Six-Years-Old and Locked in Solitary

Feb 5, 2014

Things that Are ALWAYS Illegal: Sexual Assault Behind Bars

Things that Are ALWAYS Illegal: Sexual Assault Behind Bars
Mass Incarceration

Jan 21, 2014

End Near for Shackling of Pregnant Women

End Near for Shackling of Pregnant Women

Jan 10, 2014

Why Is Wyoming Discriminating Against Jewish Prisoners?

Why Is Wyoming Discriminating Against Jewish Prisoners?

Jan 9, 2014

Notorious Sheriff Baca Finally Retires

Notorious Sheriff Baca Finally Retires

Nov 20, 2013

Time Out Is for Kids. This Isn't.

Time Out Is for Kids. This Isn't.

Nov 19, 2013

Confronting California's Abuse of Solitary

Confronting California's Abuse of Solitary