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NEPA supports NPRA's call for a demonstration against proposed prison plan allowing for behavior modification.

Article describing government ban on use of federal money for behavior modification

Prisoners who are sick are not satisfied with the prison medics.

Discussion on ethics of behavior modification after government suspends use of federal money for behavior modification programs.

Observer describes hostility between prisoners and guards despite pleasantry when isolated.

Observer records visitors and other personnel entering and exiting the prison. Includes a tally recording of types of officers present.

Observer describes the cleanliness of different blocks, an incident with an prisoner being pushed off of a tier, and the education committees opinion on the drug problem in the prison. The observer also details a situation with an prisoner who has an…

Observer describes prisoners roaming around the hospital, seemingly incoherent due to medication.

Observer describes hostility between prisoners and guards, and illustrates a low quality meal served at dinner.

General description of prisoners with positive attitudes and uptight guards, along with an prisoner who does not receive medication for his heart condition.

Observer reports addresses a prisoner's problems getting into a revitalization committee due to clearance problems. Goes into depth about prisoners not liking the observer, and holding potential hostility. Observer expresses tension between themself…

Observer describes barriers to "ex-cons" visiting prisoners and serving as observers.

Author writes to someone asking for information about an observer shift and emphasizes the observer procedure.

Observer discusses an prisoner with an ear infection and both the accommodations and lack of medicine by guards and doctors inside the prison. They also briefly address the relationships between prisoners. Shift 11:00 pm - 7:00 am.

Observer describes poor conditions of the gym facilities, hospital facilities, the lack of racial tension, and concerns for idleness.

Observer describes a quiet overnight shift, including a request for aspirin from an prisoner.

Observer mentions talking with an prisoner about brutality that occurred during lockup, and describes a positive relationship between guards and prisoners on his shift.

Observer describes a "quiet night" on his shift. There is only one guard and a cadet.

Observer describes prisoner hostility towards guards and suspicion towards observers that are suspected to have been hired by Burke.

Observer describes prisoner complaints about medicine delivery, cell conditions, and an interaction between an prisoner and guard.