
Are Juveniles Held in Adult Prisons?
Thousands of juveniles are currently housed in adult prisons across the U.S. even though we know the practice is harmful.
Thousands of juveniles are currently housed in adult prisons across the U.S. even though we know the practice is harmful.
Yes. Prisoners do get paid for working while in prison. But they don’t get paid much.
Yes. If you’re heading to prison, you can bring certain items. There are also items that you can’t bring and that you shouldn’t bring.
No. You will still owe money on your student loans while you are in jail or prison. But you can qualify for payment plans that reduce your payments to $0 while you are in prison.
When you go to prison, you lose a lot of your privacy, including in your communications, but do guards read prisoner mail?
Being a prison informant can offer you several benefits. But it comes with many risks as well.
Mental health in prisons can be a big problem. Access to the right care helps keep inmates and prison staff safe.
When you self-surrender to a federal prison, it means that you are not forcibly taken to prison. Instead, you are told when and where to appear at prison to begin your sentence.
All prisoners get a mental health screening at intake.
The Sixth Amendment lays out your rights to a fair trial and legal representation. Does it still protect you after a conviction? Read more.