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Why I Blew the Whistle on Extreme Confinement on Rikers Island

Social worker Justyna Rzewinski saw people with mental illness “deadlocked” in their cells for months without sunlight, human contact — or medication.

Life Inside • 06.27.2025

The Unbearable Darkness of Jail

Jails in St. Louis, Cleveland and Jackson, Mississippi, don’t provide direct access to sunlight and fresh air – even when their own policies require it.

Analysis • 05.21.2025

Ohio Lawmaker Wants to Require Jails to Report Pregnancy Outcomes

The Cleveland Democrat says “all babies should count,” — regardless of whether their mother is behind bars — to ensure access to healthcare for pregnant women.

Cleveland • 05.16.2025

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