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A stack of Frank De Palma's book.

The boxes we build, Part I: One man’s story, a system’s reflection

In the seven years since his release, Frank De Palma has become a voice for the estimated 122,000 people held in solitary confinement across the U.S.

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James Dzurenda, director of the Nevada Department of Corrections, inside the Legislature in Carson City.

Audit: Lax oversight of overtime at Nevada prisons costs state $18M annually

The audit suggested increased enforcement of payroll practices, including training new administrators to oversee payroll practices, as well as bolstering recruitment and retention efforts. The agency said it will work to adopt the recommendations, but similar suggestions from prior studies were never implemented.

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