Criminal Justice

The stress of supporting a family member in prison can cause lasting health issues for those on the outside. Consequences can stretch far beyond the person doing the time.

There is a tentative agreement on how to address allegations of rampant physical and sexual abuse at the state’s only prison for women.

Community leaders are calling attention to a spike in hate incidents, which is likely an undercount. Here’s what you need to know to report one.

For many, it has brought back memories of the disturbing video of Floyd's last moments as he gasped for breath with Chauvin's knee on his neck.

New Jersey. New York. Virginia. One by one, Pennsylvania’s neighbors are moving to legalize recreational cannabis for adults.

Attorneys on both sides at the trial of Officer Derek Chauvin face a delicate balance in questioning witnesses who have experienced pain while trying to advance their cases.

The victim is now suing the former police officer, as well as the city’s police chief and mayor.

CGL Cos.’ financial feasibility assessment concludes deprivatizing George W. Hill Correctional Facility could reduce costs to Delaware County taxpayers.

The DA’s Office said the new LGBTQ+ advisory board will be a source of information and resources for victims and survivors of crime.

The proposed measure would prohibit use of no-knock warrants, a practice Kentucky police engaged in when they fatally shot Breonna Taylor.

Justice of the Peace constables carried out the eviction of William Murphy and his daughters, even though the court order was for a previous tenant.

Krasner’s stance on misconduct in Mumia’s case may not cost him re-election, but it will stain his reputation as a criminal justice reformer.

At a press conference, they addressed allegations of abuse of children and teenagers by staff at the now-shuttered county facility in Lima.

During a forum hosted by the Philadelphia Bar Association, three candidates debated how they would deal with the city’s historic gun violence crisis.

Days after a young man was murdered on prison grounds, Philadelphia’s union for city correctional officers is calling on Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney to resign.