What is "Death by Incarceration?"

This page is under construction and will have new material added leading up to and following Saturday, August 17, 2024 summit on Death by Incarceration.

Articles and Videos about Death by Incarceration, Aging People in Prison, and Reforms

Mandatory Statewide Death in Custody Reporting and Training - The Delaware Criminal Justice Council (CJC) - State of DelawareFor more about this program, please see the Letter from CJC Executive Director Chris Kervick, and the Letter from SAC Director Philisa Weidlein-Crist Videos on Mandatory Statewide Death in Custody Reporting and Training Watch the video on what constitutes a reportable death below: For more on how to complete a form: Downloads on Death in […]

Executive inaction: States and the federal government fail to use commutations as a release mechanismOur survey of eight states found an average of one commutation for every 10,000 imprisoned people each year.

Eight Keys to Mercy: How to shorten excessive prison sentencesThe Prison Policy Initiative explains the eight most efficient ways to shorten long prison sentences.

The Second Look Movement: A Review of the Nation’s Sentence Review Laws – The Sentencing ProjectMore legislatures are enacting “second look” policies to allow judges to review sentences after a person has served a lengthy period of time.

Advocates for Aging Prisoners Look to Force a Debate on ParoleOpposition from police unions and lukewarm support from Democrats doomed efforts to ease the path to parole for aging prisoners this year. But supporters say they intend to keep pushing for a conversation about violence, rehabilitation and safety.

Left to Die in Prison: Emerging Adults 25 and Younger Sentenced to Life without Parole – The Sentencing ProjectTwo in 5 people sentenced to life without parole were 25 or younger when sentenced, despite evidence their brains are not fully developed.

No One Should Be Sentenced to Die in PrisonAt 68 years old, Greg Mingo was granted clemency and released from a New York State prison after being unjustly convicted of a crime he did not commit. After spending more than 39 years in prison, he expected to die there. In freedom, he advocates for the release of other incarcerated older people…

State Supreme Courts May Abolish Life Without Parole For 'Felony Murder'People serving life in prison in Colorado, Michigan, and Pennsylvania for murder — even though they never meant to kill anyone — are arguing their sentences are unconstitutionally cruel.

A 2019 report scored each state's parole release process according to 15 metrics. Delaware scored an F.

Grading the parole release systems of all 50 statesReport grading the fairness and effectiveness of parole release in every U.S. state

Parole release policies scoring tableDetailed table scoring each U.S. state on 15 metrics of the fairness and equity in its discretionary parole system

Delaware Wrongful Conviction Compensation and Services

Delaware Lawmakers Push Bill That Could Pay Reparations To The Wrongfully IncarceratedElmer Daniels served nearly 40 years in prison before he was exonerated in 2018. He's one of at least three people who could receive $50,000 for every year spent behind bars.

Delaware SB169 | 2023-2024 | 152nd General AssemblySummary (2024-06-30) An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Wrongful Conviction Compensation And Services. [Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES]

Our Programs - Delaware Center for JusticeWe offer a variety of different programs for adults, including services for victims, reintegration, restoration, and more.

Systems Navigator - Delaware Center for JusticeThe Systems Navigator provides statewide education and advocacy related to the Pardon and Expungement process in Delaware through networking, community events, and individual support.

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