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Drug Smuggling Crackdown Prompts Prison Greeting Card Ban in New Hampshire

Wed, 2015-04-15 15:41 +0000 — DRBob

There are few luxuries inside state prison. Some would say getting a painting from your child, or a Valentine's Day card from your spouse is one of them.  But starting May 1, inmates won't be allowed to receive anything but handwritten letters on normal paper.

Editorial: We need a new way to think about prison

Fri, 2014-12-12 18:03 +0000 — CCJR-NH Staff
The new women’s prison under construction in Concord is sorely needed and long overdue. But if, as state corrections officials fear, it will be over capacity on the day it opens,

Editorial: State has a clear path to prison reform -

Fri, 2014-12-12 18:00 +0000 — CCJR-NH Staff

Despite its divided state government, New Hampshire’s governor and Legislature could find a way to reduce the state’s growing prison population and save money without increasing the crime rate.

County has paid heavily since 2008 to settle Valley Street Jail lawsuits

Sat, 2013-11-30 16:58 +0000 — CCJR-NH Staff

Nov. 10--FIRST OF THREE PARTS

MANCHESTER -- Inmates and an employee at the Valley Street Jail have received close to $1 million over the last six years to quietly settle claims involving allegations of beatings, improper medical care and sexual discrimination.

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