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There are inconsistencies in the invisible ink-wrist stamping procedure at the prison entrance that are causing some observers to be denied exit.
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Prisoners have high morale, but are tense regarding what would happen in the event of the old guards returning. However, the trainee guards get along very well with prisoners.
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There was trouble in one corridor. Guard harassment is the cause of most trouble.
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Prisoners feel that the observer presence is minimizing harassment from guards. Moreover, cells are unclean, with broken windows and loose wires.
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Prisoners are worried about the return of the guards and feel like they are pawns in a political struggle.
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There is a delay in the head count. Guards mostly just read magazines.
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Observers are not allowed to talk to the men in the prison. There is an incident of conflict in which a guard is punched.
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Some reporters came through the prison on a tour to write an article for BU News. Separately, prisoner morale is higher, though some complained about guard behavior.
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Citizen observer describes the aftermath of an incident between a not-well-regarded guard and a group of prisoners.
Citizen observer describes the aftermath of an incident between a not-well-regarded guard and a group of prisoners.
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Hofacker's observations include poor sanitary conditions in hallways and a packet of literature in the superintendent's office that had been passed out to prisoners by other observers.
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Prisoner are cleaning efficiently. There is a good relationship between cadets and prisoners, as well as between prisoners.
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The hospital was rather busy.
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The hospital was rather busy.
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A young man and woman are denied visitation, and prisoners are being given phenobarbital to make them sleep;
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Prisoners complain of heat.
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Prisoners complain of heat.
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Custoder attended a BANTU meeting. He also notes that guards seem to be getting along well, but individual cells are in disrepair.
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Custoder details activities at the prison, especially the school and Adult Basic Education program. He speaks with prisoners about subjects ranging from the Celtics to parole, law, and political science.