Jean Trounstine is an author/editor of five published books, a professor at Middlesex Community College, and a prison activist. She worked at Framingham Women’s Prison for 10 years, where she directed eight plays and published Shakespeare Behind Bars: The Power of Drama in a Women’s Prison about that work. She takes apart the criminal justice system brick by brick at jeantrounstine.com where she blogs bi-weekly at “Justice with Jean.”
So-called 'passive canines' may sniff for drugs at a prison near you.
MassINC released more findings to add to the pile of reports that are trying to fix the system.
Why are we still in the dark about the mess that will cost us millions?
The case for Medical Release in Massachusetts.
The Governor's Council confirmed Tonomey Coleman in a 5-3 vote.
Why federal funding for college classes in prison would help everyone sleep better.
A little-known law is the key to a new war on ... wait for it ... saggy pants.
A free screening of the Sundance award winner will take place Monday.
There has to be a better way to prevent prison suicides than these embarrassing smocks.
How prisoners in New England find their voice through posting their poetry online.
