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A report from a conference on criminal justice information systems. The writer notes that few of the speakers "questioned the 'justice' of the criminal justice system," and expresses concern about the future uses of the discussed technologies.
This statement from the New England Prisoners Association criticized the proposed computerization of Massachusetts citizens' data out of concern for individual rights.

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Six members of the Prison Health Project quit due to the project's failure to address major problems like implementing prisoner input and standards for housing, sanitation, and nutrition.

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This draft discusses the historical racism in prisons and its implications for a regional prison.

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A behavior modification program known as START has been dismantled by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

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Arnold E. Coles writes to the NPRA membership regarding membership renewal.

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A January, 1974 issue of NEPA. It includes an update about a strike at Walpole.

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A January, 1974 issue of NEPA News. Its articles discuss subjects like advocacy, rhetoric in another news story surrounding the Manchester Union Leader, and personal stories from ex-prisoners.

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Coles explains that the NPRA is revitalizing itself and provides updates on funding and incorporation.

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The NPRA board responds to a previous letter from Nassar regarding their guidelines.

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This document lists facts to be reviewed for a press release regarding behavior modification.

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The NPRA discusses subjects like finances, the process of incorporation, and NPRA membership.

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The memo reminds people to attend a meeting of the Criminal History Systems Board regarding the Criminal Justice Record Information System.

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This article discusses methods of behavior modification used in prisons and criticisms against them.

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A letter from Flora Haas to the Ryan's regarding the Curran report.

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Conference participants from Massachusetts criticized the Curran Report and were confident that Governor Sargent would not participate in the regional prison.

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A doctor has come under criticism due to his desire to use prisoners in medical experiments, a proposal identified by some as a denial of human rights.

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There is a lot of controversy regarding a report by Professor William Curran, focusing on violations of prisoner privacy, proposed treatments using behavior modification, the legality of transferring prisoners out of state, etc.

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Flyer advertising a public meeting from the Criminal History Board regarding data banks.

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There is no orientation for new prisoners.

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