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After complaints of inhumane treatment in women’s correctional facilities throughout Florida, one lawmaker is calling for a change.In 2015, the Miami…
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The Florida Department of Corrections has opened a new mental health facility in Wakulla County.The Residential Continuum of Care treatment facility will…
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The ACLU is declaring victory after a federal court ruled in favor of an inmate initially seeking hormone therapy while incarcerated. The transgender…
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Some blame the state legislature for not fully funding Florida’s corrections budget. Prison officials say that led to them making some hard choices. Among…
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The state budget officially went into effect earlier this month. That includes Florida’s prison budget, which led to prison officials cutting funding to…
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The Florida Department of Corrections is looking into changing the rules for prison visitations. But, prison officials are getting pushback from different…
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Florida’s 98,000 incarcerated citizens had a voice today at the Florida Department of Corrections public hearing. Prisoner support groups gathered for…
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Despite a two hour public hearing held earlier this week to limit visitation hours, the Florida Department of Corrections intends to keep normal…
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Florida prisoners will have new education opportunities under a law signed by Gov. Rick Scott. In an overinflated job market, finding work is difficult.…
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The Florida Legislature is moving ahead with a plan to provide prisoners with an education. The bill is headed to the Senate floor.The transition from…