Prison

A prison is a facility that is designed to hold individuals who have been convicted of a crime and are serving a sentence. Prisons are typically run by the government, and are intended to be places of punishment and rehabilitation. Inmates in prison are typically not allowed to leave the facility unless they are granted parole or are released at the end of their sentence. Prisons are often highly-secured and controlled environments, with strict rules and regulations designed to maintain order and safety. The conditions in prisons can vary depending on the country and the specific facility.

 

 

People incarcerated in the US produce $11 billion worth of goods a year but can’t afford a bar of soap
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People incarcerated in the US produce $11 billion worth of goods a year but can’t afford a bar of soap

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Passed by the U.S. Congress on January 31, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery. But, due to an exception clause, the amendment allowed slavery to remain legal as punishment for a crime, thus allowing states to extract free labor from prisoners. Today, in the U.S., more than 65% of those incarcerated…

Chinese government seeks to head off outrage over human trafficking – WSWS
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Chinese government seeks to head off outrage over human trafficking – WSWS

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For months, the Chinese government has been trying to contain widespread anger over human trafficking. The issue erupted at the end of January, when a woman’s plight in Feng County of Xuzhou, in the eastern province of Jiangsu, sparked social media attention. Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Premier Li Keqiang vote during the closing…

Whatever the panic, girls are always victims
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Whatever the panic, girls are always victims

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PBJ Learning note: Male victims of trafficking and abuse are VERY real and are, in many instances, forgotten or discarded. The title here seems dismissive of their reality, which we do NOT agree with. The article covers important issues that need to be discussed, so please accept our apologies for this being, in any way,…

Some prison labor programs lose money — even when prisoners work for pennies
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Some prison labor programs lose money — even when prisoners work for pennies

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“Inside Out” by Keri Blakinger is a partnership between NBC News and The Marshall Project, a nonprofit newsroom covering the U.S. criminal justice system. The column draws on Blakinger’s unique perspective as an investigative journalist and formerly incarcerated person. Nora worked the fields outside Texas prisons for nearly three years. But she didn’t learn much…

Human trafficking investigation targets St. Joseph massage parlors – South Bend Tribune
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Human trafficking investigation targets St. Joseph massage parlors – South Bend Tribune

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Marek Mazurek South Bend Tribune   The St. Joseph County Police Department announced Monday detectives served search warrants at multiple area massage parlors as part of an investigation into human trafficking and prostitution. According to a release from the department, four massage parlors and one residence in St. Joseph County were searched Monday, however, no arrests were…

Anti human trafficking report calls for gender-specific accommodation for victims
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Anti human trafficking report calls for gender-specific accommodation for victims

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Image: Shuttestock/Yupa Watchanakit THE FIRST ANTI-TRAFFICKING report from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has made several recommendations to the government for improving its methods of supporting victims of human trafficking. The commission found that gender-specific shelter is urgently needed for victims, as they are currently placed into the Direct Provision system. The report referred…

Tibetans urge global community not to forget Tibet on World Refugee Day
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Tibetans urge global community not to forget Tibet on World Refugee Day

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Lhasa [Tibet], June 21 (ANI): Tibetans on the occasion of World Refugee Day urged the international community to support them and collectively stand together against China, and not to forget Tibet. Benedict Rogers a human rights activist and writer highlighted the Chinese repressions of Tibet and said that for many years Tibet was a cause…

How can we detect and report human trafficking? Ask the lawyer – Daily Breeze
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How can we detect and report human trafficking? Ask the lawyer – Daily Breeze

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By RON SOKOL | [email protected] | Daily Breeze PUBLISHED: June 20, 2022 at 11:37 a.m. June 20, 2022 at 11:38 a.m. Q: Can you please get the word out – human trafficking must be combatted! There are signs people can look for and report. – F.M., Santa Monica A: The signs of human trafficking may include: an appearance of…

Trafficking victims traumatized by indefinite immigration detention in U.K.
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Trafficking victims traumatized by indefinite immigration detention in U.K.

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This week, a U.K. high court judge rejected requests from three Sudanese victims of trafficking and torture, who had been threatened with removal to Rwanda, to be released from immigration […]

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Montgomery Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking – Alabama News – Alabama News Network
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Montgomery Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking – Alabama News – Alabama News Network

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A Montgomery man has been convicted of sex trafficking, including coercing victims into prostitution. According to the U.S. Attorney, a federal jury found 36-year-old Lonnie Dontae Mitchell guilty of numerous offenses after a five-day trial on Friday. The jury convicted Mitchell of sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion of five victims. The jury also…