The deal might be good for the state’s pocketbook, but means DOC won’t be able to bring back as many VT inmates from out-of state.
Federal beds to keep more Vermont prisoners in Kentucky
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Out-of-state prison population to dip below 400 this week
Low numbers create new problems.
State plans to bring some inmates back from Kentucky prison
Because of a drop in pre-trial detainees and the opening of a new transitional housing unit, the state expects to return 46 inmates from a for-profit prison in Kentucky. Vermont has been under pressure from advocacy groups to stop sending inmates out of state.
DOC receives $1 million to reduce recidivism
The Department of Corrections on Wednesday received a $1 million federal grant to help reduce the number of offenders who commit new crimes. Vermont was one of five states to receive the recidivism reduction grant, along with Georgia, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota. Each state will be eligible for an additional $2 million over the next […]
Corrections officials seek to curtail flow of drugs into prisons
Bill passed last session requires Department of Corrections to address the problem, starting with visitors but perhaps leading to searches of guards.
Defender General joins investigation of death at St. Albans prison
Turner, 44, pleaded guilty last year to recording himself sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl and trading the videos on the Internet.
DOC chief: Out-of-state prisons a reality given Vermont's inmate numbers
Andy Pallito says sending fewer people to jail is the only way to eliminate the need to contract with controversial private prison companies.
Warden of Kentucky prison that houses Vermont inmates resigns
David Frye's departure has nothing to do with 13-day lockdown, Vermont Corrections officials say.
State calls on Kentucky prison to carry out staffing plan
Lockdown of Vermont inmates over fighting at for-profit jail prompts review of CCA oversight.
Two reports on inmate's suicide leave lawmakers with more questions
Investigations by police, Defender General's Office cast some light on the death of inmate Robert Mossey at Newport prison.
Prison detainee crisis compounded by court delays, drug sweeps and felony charges
On Monday there were 438 people behind bars awaiting court action — well over the department’s target of 300, which also happens to be the number to which its budget allocation was pegged.
Inmate's suicide leaves lawmakers questioning corrections officials
Corrections oversight panel wonders if more can be done to prevent inmates from harming themselves.
Prison death a suspected suicide
The last time someone committed suicide in a state correctional facility was 2004.
Prisoners package potatoes for Vermont Food Bank
The eight inmates, working seven hours a day for four days, have cleaned, sorted and bagged 15,000 pounds of potatoes so far, and they plan to do 15,000 more.
