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Boston University’s Warren Towers dormitory. On May 11, the BU Coalition for Decarceration created a petition to turn currently unoccupied student residences into housing for individuals recently released from incarceration. NICKI GITTER/ DFP FILE

BU coalition petitions for university to house released prisoners amid pandemic

Ellie Yeo May 27, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has left BU near-empty with deserted dormitories. A group of decarceration advocates are proposing a new use for these spaces.
A special Boston City Council meeting was held at the Suffolk County House of Correction in Boston on Tuesday evening. PHOTO BY DENGFENG YANG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City council meeting at jail questions needs of inmates

Sarika Ram April 4, 2018
As state legislators consider a sweeping criminal justice bill, Boston city councilors too are considering the needs of inmates and providers who work with them.
Boston City Council meets Monday afternoon at City Hall to discuss programs and services for citizens coming back from incarceration. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City Council discusses criminal justice reform

Till Kaeslin April 3, 2017

The Boston City Council Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice held a hearing Monday afternoon to review and consider funding for the Community Resources for Justice’s Overcoming the Odds...

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