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Families and advocates tell prison commissioners of poor medical care, food and conditions after mass transfers
Summary
Dozens of family members and Return Strong volunteers told the Board of State Prison Commissioners that medical neglect, inadequate nutrition and unsanitary conditions have worsened following a mass transfer of incarcerated people. Speakers called for immediate corrective action and clearer oversight.
Family members and advocates told the Board of State Prison Commissioners on Dec. 19 that medical care, nutrition and living conditions in Nevada prisons are worsening after recent mass transfers.
Laurie Beecher Valenzuela of Return Strong read a letter from a mother alleging “a lack of adequate medical care and the appalling quality of food,” calling the conditions “inhumane.” Several commenters said requests for care go unanswered and that meals served are sometimes “not fit for human consumption.”
Relatives described specific incidents. Laurie Roble said her nephew at Southern Desert Correctional…
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