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Allegheny County promises more mental health support, less use of force at its jail

Allegheny County promises more mental health support, less use of force at its jail

March 20, 2024

Howard v. Williams

Howard v. Williams

March 20, 2024

A consent order brings the Allegheny County Jail close to wide-reaching mental healthcare changes

A consent order brings the Allegheny County Jail close to wide-reaching mental healthcare changes

March 19, 2024

Consent order could reshape mental health care in Allegheny County Jail

Consent order could reshape mental health care in Allegheny County Jail

March 19, 2024

Allegheny County promises more mental health support, less use of force at its jail

Allegheny County promises more mental health support, less use of force at its jail

March 19, 2024

Settlement Requires Major Changes and Increased Staffing at Allegheny County Jail

Settlement Requires Major Changes and Increased Staffing at Allegheny County Jail

March 19, 2024

Busbee v. DOC

September 04, 2023

Referenda to Secure the Rights of Incarcerated People

Referenda to Secure the Rights of Incarcerated People

March 20, 2023

Incarcerated individuals at Allegheny County Jail claim intimidation from guards and insufficient rec time

Incarcerated individuals at Allegheny County Jail claim intimidation from guards and insufficient rec time

January 11, 2022

Community Groups Demand An End To Controversial Training Contract At Allegheny County Jail

Community Groups Demand An End To Controversial Training Contract At Allegheny County Jail

September 15, 2021

“I’ve been following the work of the Abolitionist Law Center for quite a long time. If we’re going to begin the process of eliminating structural racism, we certainly have to start with prisons.”

Angela Y. Davis

Abolitionist Law Center
P.O. Box 23032
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
info@alcenter.org