A delayed decision from the state on whether to close two correctional facilities has county commissioners cautiously optimistic that more options are being considered.

Philadelphia prisons partner with Comfort Caring Canines to provide therapy dog visits to inmates for emotional support.

The move by Allegheny County expands access to treatment for people who can’t aid in their own defense due to mental illness ...

Long-time government plans to create an inmate commissary and a civilian corrections reserve program are inching forward. Two bills recently were introduced from the legislative chairman on ...

The move by Allegheny County expands access to treatment for people who can’t aid in their own defense due to mental illness.

Former reality TV star Todd Chrisley served two of his reduced 10-year sentence at Pensacola's Federal Prison Camp. Here's ...

Pennsylvania and its corrections department must face trial on an officer’s claims that she was subjected to a hostile environment and tricked into resigning for complaining about the abuse, the Third ...

Charles Arn, 55, pleaded guilty to manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, Mercer County ...

MERCER, Pa. (WKBN) — A former corrections officer at the Mercer County Jail accused of providing contraband to inmates received a sentence in his case last week. Charles Arn, 55, pleaded ...

A "yes" vote supported amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to establish an independent Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board and an Office of Prison Oversight, with the city council ...