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Violation April 26, 2023
The Parole Violation That Sent Jacob Wideman Back to Prison
Part Six of the “Violation” podcast explores: Was Jake a master manipulator, the victim of a misunderstanding — or something worse?
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As of May 3, there were 826 people in New York City jails because of a probation or parole violation, according to city data.
Coronavirus May 6, 2020
A Dangerous Limbo: Probation and Parole in the Time of COVID-19
Closed courts, faulty technology and delays in post-release programs are among a range of barriers keeping a population prime for release behind bars.
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More than 1,000 people have been released because of coronavirus concerns from jails around New York state, including from the Rikers Island facilities.
Coronavirus April 3, 2020
Probation and Parole Officers Are Rethinking Their Rules As Coronavirus Spreads
Social distancing is pressing officials across the country to skip traditional methods such as jailing people for “technical violations” like missing check-ins.
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