Department of Corrections

Female Inmates' Lawsuit Spurs Action Among Lawmakers

Emily Corwin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Nearly 24 years after the courts first ordered a new facility for female inmates, the New Hampshire House has approved a capital budget with $38 million set aside for a 224-bed women's prison in Concord.

A class action lawsuit is driving lawmakers to act now.

New Hampshire Commissioner Of Corrections, William Wrenn

Laura Knoy — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:00:00 +0000

2013 is a year in which New Hampshire Commissioner of Corrections, William Wrenn will face some considerable challenges. Facilities are packed, jobs have been cut, there's the on going problem of recidivism, and a huge debate over the privatization or partial privatization of prisons. Add to that, a lawsuit filed last August against the State suggesting that women inmates aren't receiving the same treatment and access to services as their male counterparts. Today we sit down with Commissioner Wrenn about this and take your calls.

Furniture Store Sees Success In Selling Prisoner-Made Goods

Amanda Loder — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:30:00 +0000

With Christmas a week away, shoppers are crowding into malls, outlets, and downtown shopping districts looking for last-minute gifts. But, for those looking for unusual handmade gifts, there’s another, unorthodox, option available.

Prisoners Sue State for Unequal Treatment of Women

Ryan Lessard — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:41:01 +0000

Four female inmates are suing the Department of Corrections for what they say is a disparity of opportunity compared to the male prisoners in the state.

Four women in Goffstown and Concord prisons have filed a suit alleging that the Department of Corrections is out of compliance with the 1987 federal court order that required the state to provide female prisoners with services male inmates already receive.

These services include vocational education, mental health treatment and housing programs.