Legal Issues In The Prison Litigation Reform Act

Prison litigation is a form of lawsuit process with which prisoners seek relief from prison. The Prison litigation Reform Act clearly outlines an increase in the litigation of prison cases that was enacted in 1996. Through such litigations, inmates are able to fight for their rights and fair treatment in prison. For instance among the prison ligations, we have prospective relieve where one can file a lawsuit to request the prison to change some of their policies to let one for example pray amongst groups. Exhaustion of remedies for administration also allows for one to articulate grievances against the prison official before suing them. Emotional or mental injuries are among other issues of prison litigation addressed in this prison litigation

In most prisons, you will find that prisoners are ill-treated by the prison officials yet suing them is a whole lot of bureaucracy. To sue such officials one need to have first raised his or her grievances prior, lest the case is termed to have not followed the required stages hence rejection. This thus promotes stigmatization amongst the prisoners and such policies require amendment. In most cases, you find that prison officials punish inmates to extents that are excessive of what is required. There several scenarios where we have heard of prison deaths due to bullying and even sponsored fights between inmates and such fights could be sponsored by guards who have prejudiced over some inmates. Through the litigation reform acts, and with evidence and following of appropriate procedures, prisoners can thus be able to get some relief and more important enjoy their rights as humans as well (Jail House Lawyers Handbook,

Prison contemplative programs are also of great help to both prison inmates and staff. These contemplative programs include yoga, meditation and prayers for contemplation. Through such programs, both prison staff and inmates benefit a lot especially when it comes to relieving stress. In most countries and especially America, majority of the prisoners are dealers of illicit drugs. It is logical that most drug addicts engage in criminal activities. Therefore, drug treatment programs in jails and prisons are a useful tool for rehabilitation and reformation of inmates into better people who can be productive once their jail term ends. However studies show that currently in America, only a small proportion of inmates requesting for drug treatment actually receive it (Listverse,