Recently, a report was done on the conditions of three correctional facilities in Cuyahoga County in and around Cleveland, Ohio, and the results shocked investigators, which las led to several lawsuits. Cecil Fluker, 40, stated he became sick multiple times from drinking the prison's "tainted water". Fluke also said he felt extremely uncomfortable in the prison and that he felt like his life was on the line every day. Additionally, between June and October, 6 inmates have died within the jails, either from suicide or accidental overdosage, which could've been stopped had the jails not been so severely understaffed, with 96 vacant positions. Some inmates who have been assigned to the "Red Zone" of the prison, have been held for months without access to amenities such as toilet paper and toothbrushes. The report also reported several pregnant women forced to sleep on the floor. Others have reported unclean food, with mice and other animals found in prison food.
Personally I believe that the prison system needs to be reformed. I don't think jail should be a particularly nice or comfortable place because after all, people are there as a punishment for a crime. However this is no excuse for inhumane conditions such as what was found in the Cleveland area reports. Prison should be able to keep criminals safely detained, while allowing them basic needs. Even though they are criminals and many have done bad things, there is no excuse to mistreat them in a way which can endanger their lives.
Link: - https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/15/us/ohio-cuyahoga-county-jail-conditions-report/index.html
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