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Man Accused of Selling EBT Card While Incarcerated

Saturday, October 5 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A man is facing Fraud charges after allegedly attempting to sell his food assistance benefits while in the Clearfield County Jail.After investigating, Clearfield Regional Police Department say that a current inmate at the Clearfield County Jail, Eric Gillingham, was allegedly attempting to... Read More.

Clearfield County Jail inmate found unresponsive, parents seek answers

Thursday, July 27 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – While the parents of a Clearfield County Jail inmate who died earlier this month are seeking answers, the county’s Prison Board is following advice to not say anything right now.At the Tuesday Prison Board meeting, the parents of Kaitlyn Evans asked questions... Read More.

If Roe is overturned, experts fear for incarcerated people and reproductive care

Tuesday, May 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- For people in jails and prisons across the country, where reproductive health care is already abysmal, the potential end of Roe v. Wade is a haunting prospect."[People are] going to be forced to carry a pregnancy and be forced to give... Read More.

Guaranteed income experiment provides hope for formerly incarcerated

Sunday, February 27 by ABC News

(GAINESVILLE, Fla.) -- When Murray was released from prison in July, he didn't have a source of income. The 54-year-old, whose last name is being withheld because he fears for his safety, is no stranger to struggling financially; he grew up poor in Gainesville,... Read More.

Pennsylvania prison population reaches 20-year low

Saturday, October 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that as of October 1, the number of people incarcerated in state correctional facilities is 36,743 – the lowest total since 2001. The population total reflects a reduction of more than 8,300 individuals since the onset of... Read More.

Incarcerated women train service dogs to detect disabling conditions

Tuesday, September 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Natalie Tapio has been living with a chronic seizure disorder, but with her service dog Dexter by her side, managing her condition has become a little easier.He will alert her when she’s about to seize.Tapio started experiencing catatonic seizures, a form of... Read More.

Friends open restaurant that exclusively employs formerly incarcerated individuals

Thursday, April 15 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- Two friends from Philadelphia are on a mission to reduce the city's recidivism rates by running a pizza shop run exclusively by formerly incarcerated men and women."We're changing the quality of life for our community by being the hand that feeds and... Read More.