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Old guards and cadets are adjusting to the prisoners and each other.
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Both prisoners and guards are enthusiastic about the observer program. Guards express complaints over administration.
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Namecalling on a prisoner's part against a guard who had spoken about him behind his back
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One prisoner has broken his leg and is being transferred to Massachusetts General Hospital. There is a lack of communication between old and new guards.
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A quiet night.
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Guards and prisoners get along well, though there is tension and prisoner morale is low.
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Guards and prisoners get along well, though there is tension and prisoner morale is low.
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Prisoners complain about working conditions in the kitchen. Overall, Dolan observes a sense of unity among prisoners and is confident that there won't be trouble as long as the prisoners are responsible for themselves.
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Observers weren't allowed into the cell blocks. However, there is a report of one prisoner starting fires in his cell.
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The prisoners' primary concern is regarding medical attention.
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Citizen observer describes an prisoner request for timely hypodermic shot for diabetes.
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Citizen observer describes an prisoner request for timely hypodermic shot for diabetes.
There is conflict between the cadets and old guards.
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Observer records things such as events with the medic.
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Christensen notes guard activity and converses with instructors from the Educational Program. There is a marked decrease in drugs in the prison.
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Christensen was acting as the shift coordinator. He details events like a "commotion" he heard, as well as the count.
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Christensen notes nervousness among the guards after their four-week retraining program. He also points out notable incidents from the reports of observers he was supervising.
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Christensen reports several problems, such as a prisoner's difficulties in getting a letter delivered, the lack of up-to-date law books, and the shortage of Talwin.
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Christensen comments on some observers who need extra attention. Murray says he and other observers refused to sign release forms.
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Observer describes hostility between prisoners and guards, and illustrates a low quality meal served at dinner.
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