Penal System

The Federal Court of Canada ruled that a penitentiary directive is invalid insofar as it prevents prisoners from smoking outside but within the boundaries of the prison.

Oct 31, 2009 - Arthur Weinreb

Federal law provides for the early release of prisoners based on a predetermined set of criteria, but is it wise in all cases? Their is debate on both sides.

Sep 2, 2009 - Deborah Aldridge

Rather than punishing criminals and using long sentences to deter others, Denmark focusses on getting the few people it does jail ready for life outside.

Jul 27, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

As more white-collar criminals go to jail there is a growing demand for coaching on how to survive behind bars.

Jul 21, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

For decades now, get touch policies on those convicted of crime have been used to try and "clean up" the streets. Are these methods really making America safer?

May 5, 2009 - Neal Litherland

Dealing with a family member in prison can be a challenge for those left behind, who may feel anger, grief, guilt, betrayal, overwhelmed and isolation from the community.

Mar 27, 2009 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

The Guantanamo Bay prison houses those unprotected by the Geneva Conventions and detains alleged enemy combatants against the U.S.--The place is slated to fall.

Dec 21, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

Volunteers from a church in Northwest Florida are making a difference in the lives of prison inmates. They are members of Kairos, an international Christian ministry.

Dec 13, 2008 - DeLene Sholes

In 1971, research psychologists at Stanford began the "Stanford Prison Experiment". Thirty years later, the experiment still helps explain what went wrong at Abu Gharib.

Dec 2, 2008 - K. N. Singer

The application of the death penalty in the United States allows for the possibility of innocent people being murdered, often because of race and class bias.

Oct 3, 2008 - Brandi Rhoades

Although some believe capital punishment deters future crime, others feel it is biased, wrong, and unjustly sending innocent men and women to their deaths.

Sep 4, 2008 - Cindy Adams

Incarceration rates continue to rise in this country, and many of the men in prison are fathers. In one Midwestern facility, parenting classes offer help and hope.

Jun 2, 2008 - Pat Kardas

The death penalty was customary in Europe over several centuries. This article looks at the instruments used to execute criminals and heretics.

May 22, 2008 - Scott Hayden

According to The Death Penalty Information Center, Florida has a long history of botched executions. What is the humane alternative?

Mar 9, 2008 - Elizabeth Randall

What is it like to visit someone in jail? Knowing what to expect will make the experience easier on everyone involved.

Dec 2, 2007 - Amy Urquhart

Reclaiming Futures is a succesful program run by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help communities help thier teens who are in jail and addicted to drugs or alcohol.

Feb 21, 2007 - Julie Burtinshaw