Incarcerated individuals in Arizona have been raising concerns about the poor quality of food and unsanitary conditions in prison kitchens for years. Protests, hunger strikes, and lawsuits have brought attention
Solitary confinement has been a controversial practice in U.S. prisons for decades. The overuse of solitary confinement has been well-documented, and it’s estimated that over 80,000 prisoners are held in
In recent years, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR) has come under intense scrutiny for its alarming suicide rates and the deplorable conditions of confinement. This article
Explore the Lewis Lock Incident and infrastructure failures in Arizona’s prison system, highlighting the urgent need for independent oversight.
Explore the vital role Ombudsmen play in independent correctional oversight, ensuring fairness and accountability in the prison system.
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry has faced legal challenges over inadequate healthcare and the use of solitary confinement.
This article examines the importance of implementing independent external oversight for the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR) to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective operations. It explores various oversight models, best practices, and the potential impact on inmates and the community, while also addressing challenges and limitations. By adopting a robust oversight system, Arizona can improve the well-being of inmates and foster public trust in the corrections system.
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry has requested a record breaking $1.5 billion for FY 2023, and they want that money with no strings, oversight, or accountability to Arizona taxpayers.
Critical understaffing at ASPC Florence Complex – South Unit in January 2021 cited as major reason for not detecting the escape of John Charpoit and David Harmon.
The population of the Arizona Department of Corrections over the last two years has decreased by about 10% or about five-thousand individuals have left the Arizona Department of Corrections that have not been back filled with new commitments. That means that we’ve had the lowest prison rate in Arizona that we’ve had in quite a long time. These private prison beds are not necessary. The state does not need them. There is no housing crisis.
Arizonans for Transparency
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