In Kampala, Uganda, chaos erupted during a routine journey over the weekend when a group of youth launched a violent attack on a prison bus. The incident, which was captured on video and widely shared on social media, stemmed from a mobile phone theft that had occurred earlier in Zirobwe, a district in Luwero. Prisons … Read more
Liverpool, England – Two brothers in Liverpool, Kenneth Brown, 27, and Shaun Brown, 24, were recently spared immediate prison sentences after launching a violent attack on a young man in Carlisle city center due to prison capacity issues. The incident, which occurred on Lowther Street on October 30, 2022, was captured on CCTV footage and … Read more
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The head of the Philadelphia Department of Prisons is stepping down from her position amidst concerns over inmate deaths and escapes. Blanche Carney, who has been in charge of the city’s prisons and jails since 2016, announced her retirement in a letter to staff, with her last day set for April 5, … Read more
Boston, Massachusetts – Correction officers in Massachusetts prisons are facing an alarming increase in attacks, according to recent data. The rise in violence has left many officers feeling unsafe in their workplace. The data reveals a concerning trend of escalating assaults on correction officers, highlighting the dangers they face while carrying out their duties. The … Read more
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – The government of Haiti has announced a state of emergency and imposed a nighttime curfew in response to a surge of violence that erupted over the weekend. The move comes after armed gang members raided the nation’s two largest prisons, leading to chaos and widespread unrest in the streets of Port-au-Prince. The … Read more
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles County jails experienced a significant increase in deaths in custody in 2023, with 45 reported deaths, including drug-related, homicides, suicides, and hypothermia cases. This number surpassed the pre-pandemic figures, raising concerns about the safety and well-being of incarcerated individuals. In their 2023 book, “Death in Custody: How America … Read more
LONDON, England – The world’s worst prisons are the focus of concerns due to inhumane conditions, crowded facilities, and the mistreatment of inmates. The issues range from forced labor in North Korean labor camps to overcrowding in UK prisons, with terrible living conditions and poor health among the inmates. The British Ministry of Justice reported … Read more