8May 2015
May 8, 2015

Transgender inmate denied more protection by Federal Judge

Ashley Diamond, 37, has sued prison officials for failing to protect her against sexual assault and denying her the hormone treats she has received for 17 years to develop female characteristics prior to her imprisonment. She was moved to a maximum-security facility at Georgia State Prison in

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8May 2015
May 8, 2015

Request into death of federal inmate

Jury recommends that Correctional Service Canada do more to prevent and assure prisoners do not self-harm or commit suicide.

Executive director of West Coast Prison Justice Society, Jennifer Metcalfe, has suggested that the jury’s propositions are insufficient and similar to those that CSC has

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8May 2015
May 8, 2015

Marriage can’t be redefined by US Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently heard a group of arguments in cases, which will eventually decide if same-sex marriage will become law. Although Obergefell vs. Hodges will not be expected until June, it is important to keep in mind that while the courts can redefine marriage for legal

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10Mar 2015
Mar 10, 2015

Ohio’s Rural Counties Send More People to Prison for Drugs than Urban Counties

The likelihood of a person being convicted of a drug related charge has risen in Ohio’s rural communities. Urban cities generally have higher rates of drug related convictions because of the denser populations; denser increase opportunities for criminal activity. Drug users and drug dealers are drawn to

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