Prison Monitoring

During a prison visit, the Prison Visiting Project inspects all corners of the prison facility, interviewing inmates, correctional officers, and program staff. In addition, we collect data about the prison from the Department of Correctional Services (DOCS) and hundreds of surveys from the inmates.

After evaluating this information, we prepare a comprehensive report focusing on areas such as medical and mental health care, educational, vocational and re-entry programs, inmate jobs, relations among inmates and staff, the physical state of a facility, and other issues of concern to the individuals who live and work behind the prison wall.

In addition to general monitoring visits, the Project occasionally conducts specialized visits to help inform in-depth studies on specific corrections issues, such as substance abuse treatment, health care, and violence and abuse.

List of visits (2004-present)

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