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Books Keep Inmates Busy
Inmates have a lot of time on their hands in prison, so many partake in activities such as lifting weights and playing cards.
For the inmates in Monroe prison, it is the library that draws their attention. Equipped with reading material from sports magazines to novels, the library gives these men more than just a way to pass time, but also a way to readjust to the world once they are eventually freed. There are practical reference books offered for inmates, such as The Ex-offender’s Job Hunting Guide and Job Interview Tips for People with Not-So-Hot Backgrounds.
Read more about this library here.
Posted by hcdmedia
Death Row Inmates Get Reprieve with Racial Justice Act
Behind the Obama controversy over his nationality, North Carolina is also getting attention for a law trying to “combat racial disparity in sentencing.” The racial judicial act will allow many minorities to try for an appeal on a base of bias. Several other states have policies to prevent racial bias in the trial process, such as in jury selection.
Though many feel that this law would further increase equality in the courtroom, some worry that the law would make prosecuting offenders much more difficult.
Read more here.
Posted by hcdmedia