Alabama’s Prison Crisis: Incarcerated People Face Inhumane, Unsafe Conditions

The situation in the prison of Ghent is alarming. This is evident from a devastating annual report of the Supervisory Commission. There is structural overcrowding, inadequate care and prisoners have to live in inhumane conditions. In 5 years there have been 10 times more complaints.

Alabama’s Prison Crisis: Incarcerated People Face Inhumane, Unsafe Conditions

Equal Justice Initiative brings attention to Alabama's prison crisis and the lack of progress on improving the dangerous conditions.