Across the globe, certain prisons have earned reputations for extreme violence, overcrowding, and harsh conditions. These facilities often house the most dangerous criminals, operate with limited ...

A union representing Michigan corrections officers is sounding alarms over an increase in violent assaults against prison ...

A Texas oil field worker has been detained in one of Mexico’s most dangerous prisons for nine months after crossing the border in an “honest accident” — while his family pleads for his safe return.

In December, 33-year old Ryan Rust was found dead in his solitary cell at Alabama's Holman prison, a belt around his neck with one end tied to a bar in the cell window. "He's my little brother," says ...

BRITAIN’S most dangerous lags will be locked away in US-style “supermax” prison wings and be blocked from weaponising European human rights laws. Ministers announced plans for tougher ...

Years of vacancies, low pay and high turnover have eroded staffing levels, disrupting operations and raising safety concerns.