Prisons, correctional facilities, and contractors working with those facilities in Massachusetts would be barred from charging incarcerated people more than 3% of the purchase cost for commissary ...

When someone is incarcerated, maintaining a connection with the outside world becomes a lifeline. One of the most powerful ways to keep that connection is through writing love letters. These letters ...

The Appeal, a nonprofit news organization focusing on criminal justice, last week published an excellent report on commissary price gouging in U.S. prisons. It includes a database of prison commissary ...

Maria Valdivieso likes to send her incarcerated son photos of his two-year-old son, who she watches over while he’s in prison. “I love you[. B]e safe, behave and mind your business,” Valdivieso said ...

Sarah Burris is a long-time veteran of political campaigns, having worked as a fundraiser and media director across the United States. She transitioned into reporting while working for Rock the Vote, ...

A new contract between the Florida Department of Corrections and Keefe Commissary Network has increased the costs of snack food and toiletries sold inside prisons. The words "Tampa Bay Times" written ...

Earlier this month, when Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux said he would spend $1.6 million in profits made off inmates to fund air conditioning at his jail facilities, the announcement shined a ...