Jobs program for the formerly incarcerated tackles trucking industry shortage
The industry is facing a shortage of about 60,000 drivers, according to the American Trucking Association.
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Attempted murder suspect escapes through jail's ventilation system
An inmate escaped custody over the weekend in North Carolina, apparently fleeing a county jail through the building's ventilation system, authorities said.
Missouri schedules inmate's execution despite doubts over evidence
Marcellus Williams is scheduled to be executed Sept. 24. He never received a hearing for an innocence claim that some officials believe is legitimate.
Wrongful conviction hearing starts for Missouri man imprisoned 33 years
A wrongful conviction hearing for Christopher Dunn begins in Missouri. Dunn has spent 33 years in prison for a murder he says he didn't commit.
Woman fired for helping pregnant inmate works to give back
Roberta Bell was fired after saying she would temporarily care for an inmate's baby until the woman was released.
Students create unique mental health approach
A group of New Orleans students are remaining anonymous while taking home accolades for a mental health project they completed. The students involved are incarcerated, giving them a unique perspective on what needs to be done to help teens. Michelle Miller has more.
Incarcerated students win award for mental health solution
The students said their unique perspectives helped them look at mental health in a new light.
The perils of private prison health care
While serving a three-year sentence in an Arizona prison that contracts with a private health care company, Mariam Abdullah was diagnosed with mental illnesses. Six weeks after her 18th birthday, she killed herself in her cell. Her story is not unique: the suicide rate in U.S. prisons has increased in recent years. In this CBS Reports documentary, we look at whether private health care companies are contributing to this trend.
Detroiter proposes bill to provide mental health care to the incarcerated
A Detroiter is trying to get a bill passed that would offer mental health services as soon they enter prison.
New series looks inside U.S. prison system
A new video series, "Inside Story," looks at the biggest issues in U.S. prisons and jails today. Co-creator and host Lawrence Bartley shares his unique perspective as a former inmate about everything from prison pay to the impact of incarcerating young people in adult prisons.
Group helps pair ex-inmates with roommates
Tyler Jenk was looking for a roommate to split the cost of his house in the Bay Area. Askari Johnson was looking for a roommate after leaving prison. The pair found each other through an organization called The Homecoming Project.
Musician-social activist John Legend on the continuing struggle for justice
The award-winning singer-songwriter, an advocate for prison reform in America, talks about our penal system, racial inequality, and fighting for a stronger democracy.
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