Following the stabbing of two correctional officers at Souza-Baranowski maximum-security prison, advocacy group Prisoners’ Legal Services claims that prisoners are facing collective punishment, including restricted access to education and programming, and harsh lockdown conditions. They have called for reforms in a letter to state officials, alleging that the Department of Correction's measures have increased tensions. The Department is reviewing these recommendations while implementing new security measures. The Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union has received legislative support for enhanced safety protocols. Advocates demand more transparency and accountability from the Department of Correction.

The Yukon government has committed to establishing a forensic mental health care unit and implementing new policies on prisoner segregation at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre as part of a human rights settlement. The agreement, resulting from complaints about systemic discrimination, includes conditions for improved mental health care, better record-keeping, and human rights training for corrections staff. The settlement is seen as a significant step towards reforming the treatment of inmates, particularly those with mental disabilities and Indigenous prisoners. Key stakeholders express optimism about the potential for substantial change in the corrections system.

Imhotep H’Shaka, who spent 24 years in solitary confinement, was released back into the general prison population thanks to a three-year legal effort by a team from Amini LLC and Prisoners Legal Services of New York, including Riverdale resident Eric Seiff. Despite a long record of good behavior, H’Shaka was kept in solitary due to safety concerns. The article highlights the harsh realities of solitary confinement and the positive impact of legal advocacy on prisoners' rights. H’Shaka, now 46, is determined to get an education and reintegrate with other inmates.