Illinois Prisoners Face Hurdles, Retribution When Reporting Abuse And Safety Issues

Illinois Prisoners Face Hurdles, Retribution When Reporting Abuse And Safety Issues

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Illinois prisoners rely on grievances to flag dangerous conditions, from guard abuse to unsanitary conditions and poor medical care. But with virtually no oversight, the system leaves thousands of prisoners vulnerable to harm.

Reset brings on WBEZ’s Shannon Heffernan for more on the issue.

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