When it comes to incarceration, not all prisons are created equal — especially when comparing facilities designed for men versus those meant for women. The reality is that most prison systems were originally designed with men in mind, and the needs of incarcerated women have often been treated as an afterthought. Female prisons often lack […]

By: Geoffrey Reese I have been incarcerated and in the custody of the Maine State Prison since 2009, which is one of less than six facilities operated by the Maine Department of Corrections (“MDOC” and “MSP” hereafter). Health care services are contracted through a bidding process, to include, but not limited to: medical; dental; optometry;