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Observer details that prisoners were excited to have ABC News come into the prison and also discloses one prisoner's concerns about having a wide range of ages within the population.

A press release explaining how the guards treated prisoners "like animals," and how things are better now that the old guards are gone.

A press release consisting of excerpts from observer reports. In this reports, prisoners describe continuous guard harassment, as well as nighttime raids and beatings. In fact, new guards are pressured by old guards to continue this attitude of…

Press release explaining how prisoners effectively manage the prison while the guards are gone. They assert that guards are unneeded; in fact, things are smoother and more relaxed without guards.

Press release consisting of excerpts from observer reports. These reports mention that heating is inconsistence, the weight room lacks a toilet, and areas for recreation like the gym are not well-kept, leading to injuries.

Press release consisting of excerpts from observer reports. The reports mention a relaxed atmosphere and the prisoners' appreciation for improvements made in the guards' absence. For the first time in months, prisoners in Block 10 got showers,…

Press release containing an observer report that describes a prisoner being beaten when "lugged" out of his old cell. Moreover, none of the prisoners in segregation were done so with a prior hearing.

Press release containing excerpts from observer reports. The release ends with an itemized list of common complaints, which are detailed throughout. Generally, prisoners are happy with the decreased tensions and the new cook. However, a major problem…

The observers record subjects such the presence of a reporter.

Citizen observer describes a discussion with the matron about the role of citizen observers. They mention the need for a balancing third party alongside the guards and prisoners.

Citizen observer describes a discussion with the matron about the role of citizen observers. They mention the need for a balancing third party alongside the guards and prisoners.

Prisoners are mainly concerned about an imminent shakedown. Boardman also notes the poor observer turnout and the pile of observer reports left on a table.

The Record American and Herald American are sending in reporters. Boardman also reports on his tour of the shops.

Prisoners are mainly concerned about an imminent shakedown. Boardman also notes the poor observer turnout and the pile of observer reports left on a table.

This article takes a staunchly anti-Boone stance, quoting many critics of Boone's reform efforts.

Men with tape recorders and cameras entered the prison.

This article details the state police shakedown at Walpole in 1973.

This article describes the crackdown on visitation by Walpole prison.

Citizen observers describe media coverage and NPRA presence.

Citizen observers describe media coverage and NPRA presence.