The New Panopticon: COVID in Prison, Technology, My Brother, and Me
What if every conversation you had with your brother put him in danger of being placed in solitary confinement? This is the reality for everyone with an incarcerated loved one...
Left in Harm’s Way
Just before Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th, the Association of Ukrainian Human Rights Monitors on Law Enforcement (Association UMDPL) called for evacuation plans that took...
Understanding the Spread of COVID in Prisons as an Occupational Health Hazard for Correctional Staff
Earlier this month, SEICHE Center for Health and Justice at Yale University co-hosted, “Understanding and Addressing the Occupational Health Hazards of Correctional Staff,” a...
Digging into Dignity
I’m fairly new to the work of prison reform. Most of my background has to do with the economic and environmental justice issues that surround natural disasters. Digging into...
A Toast to Diversity
As I watch the celebrations of Black History Month in the U.S., I can’t help but think about the extent to which racial divisions dominate the prison environment. And I’m reminded of one particular...
Valentine’s Day in Prison: Longing for a Hug
Maintaining a romantic relationship while incarcerated is almost impossible. The many different challenges are difficult for couples to overcome. Most relationships end in...