2023
2023
2023
- NC-CURE worked with Department of Correction Officials to create an improved grievance procedure. This new procedure includes the warden's responsibility for grievances being processed, submission of grievances via tablet and more.
2023
2023
2023
- NC-Cure organized and hosted the Restoration Matters: Proven Solutions for Prison Reform conference, that served to educate over 100 prison staff and legislators about dynamic security and applying principles of human dignity for all those living and working in prisons.
2023
2023
2023
- NC-Cure received and responded to 837 letters and emails from prison residents and their loved ones. As well as reported 88 serious issues to wardens and prison leaders where corrective action was taken for most concerns.
2023
2022-2021
2023
- NC-CURE did collaborative work with other advocacy groups during 2023, which led to revised legislation for Early Medical Release that allows thousands more people to be considered.
2022-2021
2022-2021
2022-2021
- In 2021, NC-CURE began collaborating with The COVID Prison Project, which tracks data and policy across the country to monitor COVID-19 in prisons.
- NC-CURE has been instrumental in having several prisons inspected due to complaints of mold, overcrowding, insect infestation, lack of sanitation, and the spread of infectious disease.
2022-2021
2022-2021
2022-2021
- NC-CURE worked with the US DOJ to bring awareness to the abuse taking place behind prison walls to the mentally ill, disabled, and chronically ill. As a result, NCDPS implemented an ADA policy that included inmate accommodation, mental health training for prison staff, and limited use of solitary confinement for disabled people.
- NC-CURE advocates have worked hard to improve best practices among medical staff and promote education among prisoners regarding the prevention of the spread of infectious diseases. We asked for improved policy and treatment for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) for those prisoners who qualify and are willing to accept therapy.
- NC-CURE has been vigilant in speaking with facilities that do not have central air conditioning, making sure staff are doing all they can to provide extra fans and fresh water and ice.