Summary Report of the Second International Symposium on Criminal Justice Information and Statistics Systems - April 30 to May 3, 1974
A report from a conference on criminal justice information systems. The writer notes that few of the speakers "questioned the 'justice' of the criminal justice system," and expresses concern about the future uses of the discussed technologies.
Statement of Russel Carmichael to the Criminal History Systems Board - May 10, 1974
This statement from the New England Prisoners Association criticized the proposed computerization of Massachusetts citizens' data out of concern for individual rights.
Six quit Prison Health Project to protest program's 'failures'
Six members of the Prison Health Project quit due to the project's failure to address major problems like implementing prisoner input and standards for housing, sanitation, and nutrition.
Drafted Statement Regarding Regional Prisons
This draft discusses the historical racism in prisons and its implications for a regional prison.
U.S. Ends Project on Jail Inmates: Program, Called START, Feared by the Prisoners--Victory for Reformers
A behavior modification program known as START has been dismantled by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Memorandum from The External Board of the NPRA to all NPRA Members - November 20, 1975
Arnold E. Coles writes to the NPRA membership regarding membership renewal.
NEPA News: The Voice of New England Prisoners' Association, Prisoners, Ex-Prisoners & Supporters - January, 1974 Vol. 11, No. 1
A January, 1974 issue of NEPA. It includes an update about a strike at Walpole.
NEPA News: The Voice of New England Prisoners' Association, Prisoners, Ex-Prisoners & Supporters - January, 1974 Vol. 11, No. 2
A January, 1974 issue of NEPA News. Its articles discuss subjects like advocacy, rhetoric in another news story surrounding the Manchester Union Leader, and personal stories from ex-prisoners.
Memorandum from Arnold E. Coles to NPRA - December, 1975
Coles explains that the NPRA is revitalizing itself and provides updates on funding and incorporation.
Letter from NPRA Board to George Nassar - 1975
The NPRA board responds to a previous letter from Nassar regarding their guidelines.
Press Release sent by New England Prisoners Association to be reviewed by Phyllis Ryan
This document lists facts to be reviewed for a press release regarding behavior modification.
The NPRA discusses subjects like finances, the process of incorporation, and NPRA membership.
Memorandum from Deputy Commissioner Davin Entin to Community Action
The memo reminds people to attend a meeting of the Criminal History Systems Board regarding the Criminal Justice Record Information System.
This article discusses methods of behavior modification used in prisons and criticisms against them.
Letter from Flora Haas to Phyllis and Bill Ryan
A letter from Flora Haas to the Ryan's regarding the Curran report.
Five-State Conference Calls Curran Proposal "Clockwork Orange Prison": Lays Plans to Oppose Regional Facility
Conference participants from Massachusetts criticized the Curran Report and were confident that Governor Sargent would not participate in the regional prison.
Doctor defends proposal to use prisoners in heroin experiment
A doctor has come under criticism due to his desire to use prisoners in medical experiments, a proposal identified by some as a denial of human rights.
Controversy surprised plan's author: Regional prison defended
There is a lot of controversy regarding a report by Professor William Curran, focusing on violations of prisoner privacy, proposed treatments using behavior modification, the legality of transferring prisoners out of state, etc.
Community Alert! Law Enforcement Official Quietly Plan Data Bank
Flyer advertising a public meeting from the Criminal History Board regarding data banks.
Observer Report (Ernest W. Cockrell) May 4, 1973 - Typed
There is no orientation for new prisoners.