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Resident urges better treatment for incarcerated people, criticizes food service
Summary
During public comment, resident Joe Marks told the board he remains concerned about poor food at the jail and urged greater attention to dignity for incarcerated people, including those on the autism spectrum; he said he had discussed issues with the district attorney and urged broader justice-system training and fairness.
Joe Marks addressed the Chester County Prison Board during the public-comment period on April 29, saying he had earlier raised issues with staff and had since reached a resolution with prison leaders. Marks criticized the quality of food at the jail and urged the board to emphasize humane treatment and clearer communication with family members of incarcerated people.
Marks also urged the justice system to improve understanding and training for handling people on the autism spectrum, arguing that better training and sentencing fairness could reduce recidivism. He said he had discussed some of these concerns with the district attorney in advance of the meeting. The board thanked him and the meeting moved to adjournment.
