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PRISONER REENTRY
More than 600,000 former prisoners will be rejoining communities nationwide. Many ex-offenders are not receiving transitional support, or are denied access to programs and locked out of many opportunities to reenter civilian life. State and local governments are being confronted by a demand for services and programs to improve the transition process.

PRISON LITIGATION
Conditions of confinement, overcrowding, access to medical treatment, allegations of abuse and neglect by prison officials are some of the issues raised by inmates in local and state prisons. These cases shine a light on the current state of prison life.

PRISON HEALTH CARE
Inmate health care issues run the gamut from suicide prevention to treating infectious diseases. Issues concerning the quality of health care behind bars are being raised across the country.

STRIP SEARCHING
Strip searches in local jails have resulted in lawsuits and challenges across the country alleging abuse and misconduct by jail officials.

RIGHT TO VOTE FOR EX-FELONS, PAROLEES AND PRISONERS
Many people are disenfranchised due to laws restricting an ex-felon's right to vote. A bill pending in the New York Legislature seeks to expand the voting rights of prisoners while movements in other states seek to offset the discriminatory impact of the current situation.