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Delivery of medication and food occurred smoothly. There was word of a bomb in Block 10, but this was said to be a joke.

Prisoners are self-disciplined and relaxed.

Prisoners are self-disciplined and relaxed.

The atmosphere is relaxed, and count is taken by cell block representatives. Kropilnicki notes a need for programs to occupy prisoners' minds and bodies.

A prisoner received a letter about a deceased family member, but guards refused to let him call his family.

There had previously been an incident with a knife that was about personal beef rather than racial tensions.

Fletcher records the comings and goings of prisoners and guards

Prisoners are running Walpole well. Reavey is especially impressed with the work of BANTU.

Prisoners had no serious complaints, and things were generally quiet.

The shift was orderly, and medicine was disbursed smoothly.

Not much to report. Spoke briefly with prisoners.

Prisoners expect a shakedown when the guards re-enter. Moreover, they threaten "trouble" against the guards who had previously harassed them.

Teague notes the lack of a prison library.

Teague notes the lack of a prison library.

Things are quiet.

There is a lack of evening medicine. Many prisoners stayed out of their cells late at night.

Bayne warns of the risk that the observer program can lose credibility if prisoners are punished for things told in confidence to observers. He urges for observers to respect prisoners' privacy, be sensitive to the prisoners' situation when talking,…

Bayne warns of the risk that the observer program can lose credibility if prisoners are punished for things told in confidence to observers. He urges for observers to respect prisoners' privacy, be sensitive to the prisoners' situation when talking,…