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Journalists: How to Include Family Perspectives in Prison Death Coverage

Family members’ experiences are key to understanding deaths in custody. These engagement tactics can unlock their untold stories.

Investigate This • 01.20.2026

New York Prisons Are Getting More Cameras. Will It Make Them Safer?

The state plans to install cameras in “blind spots,” following two high-profile prisoner deaths and extensive reporting about abuse by guards.

Closing Argument • 01.10.2026

How We Cleaned Up and Clarified Federal Data on Deaths in Custody

Data collected under the Death in Custody Reporting Act has some serious problems. Here’s how we fixed some of them.

Methodology • 12.23.2025

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