Prisons

Will Piper get back with Larry? Will Alex return to Litchfield Prison? If she does, will Piper be able to resist her charming nemesis?“Orange Is the New…

The saga of Mike Anderson, a man convicted of armed robbery 13 years ago and amazingly never put in prison (except for a few months at the time he should…

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s office has announced $7 million in grants aimed at funneling non-violent offenders away from prison and into community-based…

A local program re-purposing broken chairs helps heal women with criminal convictions as they prepare to re-enter society.The hit TV series “Orange Is the…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: In correctional health care, life’s lessons are taught with a two by four.More often than not, my…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: Laura Bates first went to prison in Chicago. She wasn't there to stay, of course, but went to…

Incarcerated parents in Missouri could spend more time with their children under a bill given first-round approval by the Missouri House. The legislation…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 28, 2013 - The adage has it that we cannot afford to allow the perfect to become the enemy of…

Gov. Pat Quinn's budget cuts that will force the closure of some prisons and other state facilities will stand.The Illinois House didn't consider an…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 5, 2012 - Antonio Bobo towered above the wooden podium between him and row after row of…