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A white sign reads "Adelphoi" in front of several buildings in Latrobe.

Updated: Innamorato hears ‘alarm bells’ in lawsuits against Adelphoi, picked to run Shuman

by Venuri Siriwardane and Tanya Babbar November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

A class-action lawsuit alleges that Adelphoi has engaged in a longstanding pattern of “negligent staffing,” contributing to cases of abuse dating to 1998.

blue photo illustration photo of ed maritz superimposed over court record.

Equity

Probation forever? Court ruling clarifies that unpaid restitution shouldn’t mean unending supervision

by Jamie Wiggan October 12, 2023October 12, 2023

Outside of the Allegheny County Jail building

Local Government

Allegheny County signs contract to plan jail transformation

by Charlie Wolfson August 4, 2022August 4, 2022

Local Government

Allegheny County Jail staffing budget soars in ‘22 while hiring and retention lag

by Charlie Wolfson March 18, 2022March 17, 2022

The front facade of Allegheny County Jail. The building is constructed of long, rectangular glass panels in the center and red brick on the left side.

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How powerful is the Jail Oversight Board?

by Charlie Wolfson September 23, 2021September 24, 2021

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Warden digs in after jail board bans controversial training

by Charlie Wolfson September 20, 2021September 21, 2021

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Allegheny County wants to cut its jail capacity, but advocates see deeper problems

by Charlie Wolfson July 29, 2021

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Addiction medication at Allegheny County Jail could save lives. Advocates say little has been done as local overdoses rise.

by Oliver Morrison and Juliette Rihl May 12, 2021June 3, 2021

Inside our Newsroom

What I learned from reporting on the Allegheny County Jail

by Juliette Rihl April 19, 2021June 29, 2021

first page of six suicide prevention policies

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How transparent is Allegheny County Jail compared to other PA jails? We requested their mental health policies to find out.

by Juliette Rihl March 16, 2021November 5, 2021

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