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This undated photo provided by the Illinois Department of Corrections shows Larry Earvin, a former inmate at Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mt Sterling, Ill. Gov. Bruce Rauner's corrections agency has refused to release public records about a prison altercation that led to the homicidal death of Ervain, a 65-year-old inmate and forced the paid leave of at least four correctional officers. — Illinois Department of Corrections via AP File

June 29, 2021

Abuse Allegations In An Illinois Prison

An investigative story is looking into the death of Larry Earvin, a former inmate at Western Illinois Correctional Center, which spurred federal assault and civil rights charges.

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YWCA 2018 Film Series Promotional Poster — University of Illinois YWCA website

October 11, 2018

Community Film Series Aims To Interrupt The ‘Trauma-To-Prison’ Pipeline For Women And Girls

The University of Illinois YWCA hopes to raise awareness about how trauma and abuse put women at greater risk of ending up in the criminal justice system.

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