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Prisoners hold the attitude that while the younger guards are fair to them, the older guards have a history of corrupting them. Educational resources are poor.

Prisoners would like for cadet guards to be assigned to minimum security.

Prisoners would like for cadet guards to be assigned to minimum security.

Myers dislikes being the only observer in maximum security, whereas Katz asks about the possibility of Xeroxing something for a prisoner.

Prisoners are apprehensive for the guards' return.

This resource talks about the views of the NE coalition, given their experiences with prisons across the country. Mainly showcasing how the treatment is cruel and should be illegal.

Walpole board update

James Nash, the Associate Director of the MA Council of Churches, urges the MA Legislature to pass a bill to protect prisoners' visitation rights. He includes a fact sheet about the bill and the text of the bill itself.

Nassar, from the Action Committee inside of the prison, writes to Coles about certain concerns with the NPRA.

Nassar responds to Grace's letter by emphasizing the need for collaboration between internal and external community groups.

Nassar writes regarding an included memorandum concerning the reorganization of the NPRA. He notes that conditions in Walpole have worsened.

This testimony from the National Coalition for Correctional Change (NCCC) and the National Prisoners' Reform Association (NPRA) urges the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a bill that standardizes parole eligibility to 10 years. A summary of the bull…

This newsletter includes updates on various task forces, initiatives, and meetings related to the Coalition for Correctional Change (NCCC).

This statement from the NE (New England most likely) Prison Coalition describes the organization's commitment to prison reform and abolition.

Old guards and cadets are adjusting to the prisoners and each other.

Notes that the number of guards could be reduced, since prisoners are effective at organizing themselves. Additionally, observes that drug addicts should be treated at a separate facility and conjectures that guards might be smuggling drugs into the…