Dauphin County Prison to add cameras
Following several allegations of abuse, the Dauphin County Prison is going to add more video cameras inside the jail. The hope is that the cameras will either discourage the abuse or provide more evidence. The County Prison Watch, which includes the Lewisburg Prison Project, agrees that the jail needs system-wide reforms in order to change the environment at Dauphin. Read More
Allegations of abuse at Dauphin County Prison
After claims of abuse from prisoners at the Dauphin County Prison, investigations have been taking place. Cheryl Humes, staff attorney for the Lewisburg Prison Project, acknowledges that it may be hard to gather evidence against a prison, but that does not mean the abuse is not taking place. Read More