Dec 4: Lawsuits Filed Over Abusive Treatment of Prisoners
Across the country, shocking accounts of abuse, mistreatment, and excessive force used on detainees and inmates are surfacing in American courthouses, jails, and prisons. Many of these facilities, tasked with safeguarding rights and ensuring justice, instead harbor instances of excessive restraint, inhumane treatment, and negligent oversight that violate both constitutional rights and international standards for humane treatment. The public’s trust in these institutions relies on accountability, transparency, and respect for human dignity—ideals that are jeopardized when mistreatment goes unchecked. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the inhumane methods and devices being used against defendants and inmates, and at recent, notable cases of abuse in Illinois involving facilities such as Peoria County Jail and Coles County Jail. Commonly Used Devices of Restraint and Control The devices used to control detainees and inmates are meant to ensure safety and...
