A Special Report from DRMS

Cruel and Unusual Punishment in Mississippi Prisons

A Tale of Abuse, Discrimination & Undue Death Sentences

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BY THE NUMBERS

Statistics from inside Mississippi’s prisons. 

Months an offender has gone without a shower because of inaccessible facilities.
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Percent of MDOC facilities that present barriers or accessibiliity issues for people with disabilities.
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Number of seizures an offender had in one episode due to late medication.
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“It is our hope that incarceration in Mississippi no longer equates to a death sentence, but a chance for reform, rehabilitation, and reflection. Mississippi can do better for its citizens with disabilities, including those that reside in our correctional facilities.”

Polly Tribble, DRMS Executive Director

Media Inquiries: 

Contact Jane Walton, Communications Director, at jwalton@drms.ms or 601-968-0600 ext. 234. 

Media outlets have permission to use photos from the above galleries with credit to Disability Rights Mississippi