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Connecticut's Senate Bill 1309 is set to revolutionize inmate welfare by creating a dedicated fund aimed at enhancing rehabilitation and well-being for incarcerated individuals.

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Commissioner of Correction establishes new activity funds for incarcerated individuals
Commissioner of Correction authorized to create activity funds for inmate welfare by 2025
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February 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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A groundbreaking bill in Washington aims to eliminate communication fees for incarcerated individuals, fostering vital connections with their families and potentially reducing recidivism rates.

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Washington enacts law to provide free communication services for state facility inmates
New legislation mandates free voice and other communication services for inmates in Washington facilities.
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February 1, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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An incarcerated father battles to keep his parental rights, claiming the Department of Children and Families neglected to engage with him while he worked hard to change his life from behind bars.

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Appeals court hears claim that DCF failed to engage incarcerated father before terminating parental rights
Father appeals termination of parental rights, arguing the Department of Children and Families failed to make reasonable efforts to engage him while he was incarcerated; DCF and the child's attorney say the father largely failed to maintain contact and the record supports termination as in the child's best interests.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Vermont is paving the way for change by launching innovative family support programs aimed at helping incarcerated parents reconnect with their loved ones.

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Department of Corrections launches family support pilot programs in Vermont facilities
Vermont establishes family support programs for incarcerated parents at two correctional facilities
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May 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Vermont is paving the way for change by launching innovative family support programs for incarcerated parents, ensuring that families stay connected even behind bars.

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Vermont General Assembly passes H.219 to launch Family Support Pilot Programs
Legislation establishes family support programs for incarcerated parents in Chittenden and Northern facilities.
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May 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Rhode Island's Senate is taking a bold step toward juvenile justice reform, proposing to give more power to family courts and support for incarcerated parents—could this be the change we've been waiting for?

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Rhode Island Senate reviews family court and juvenile justice reform bills
Senate holds bills to improve juvenile proceedings and support incarcerated families in Rhode Island.
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April 7, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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Rhode Island's House Committee is grappling with the urgent need for free communication for incarcerated individuals, as heartfelt testimonies reveal the emotional and financial toll on families striving to stay connected.

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Connecticut lawmakers debate bill for free prison communications to support families
Advocates urge Rhode Island legislature to approve bill providing free calls for incarcerated individuals.
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April 7, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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March 9, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Ten groundbreaking bills aimed at transforming the welfare of crime victims and incarcerated individuals in New York are making their way through the Senate!

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Senate committee advances 10 bills addressing corrections and victim compensation
Senate meeting reports progress on key legislative bills related to corrections and victim rights.
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February 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Cochise County just approved a significant amendment to their healthcare contract for jail services, ensuring better access and lower costs for incarcerated individuals in the upcoming fiscal year!

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Cochise County board approves amendment to ACCESS jail-health contract to update SFY2026 rates
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 20 approved Amendment No. 8 to contract YH16-0018-13 between Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACCESS) and Cochise County Detention Health Services to revise rates for state fiscal year 2026 and make minor language updates; the vote was 2-0 with one member absent.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:46 AM