LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A recent booking report has highlighted ongoing concerns about a Southwest Louisiana transitional work program and its history of inmates walking off job sites. Paul Nathan ...

HOW THIS PROGRAM WORKS. FOR A COMPANY THAT MAKES BOXES, ATLAS CONTAINER CORP IS REALLY THINKING OUTSIDE OF ONE. BY HIRING INMATES TO THE WORK RELEASE PROGRAM AND PAYING THEM THE SAME AS OTHER ...

GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Garden City Police said a work‑release inmate with the Idaho Department of Correction was taken back into custody Monday after allegedly fighting with and injuring three officers.

Medicaid is now paying for health care in jails and prisons, helping smooth inmates’ return to the community. Corrections and law enforcement officials say they’re all for it.

CROWN POINT, Ind. — A former correctional officer with the Lake County, Indiana work release program is facing two charges after allegedly having a sexual relationship with an inmate. An investigation ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia inmates who most need in-prison educational programs — which better prepare them for release and make them less likely to reoffend — are, in large part, the ones not ...