Titles include “Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens and Mikhail Lermontov’s “A Hero of Our Time.” After this article was published, a county spokeswoman said that tablets are available 9 a.m. The list of books is made up of works that are in the public domain, meaning their copyright has run out.
Free books for inmates free#
Inmates said they are able to read the free books on the tablets for 90 minutes each day. Some inmates PublicSource spoke to also raised First Amendment concerns, as they felt their religion was not represented in the 49 religious books available on the tablets. With limited recreation time, visits from loved ones suspended and a chronic shortage of medical staff, the mental health conditions at the jail were already a serious concern. But inmates and advocates worry that the new policy will further erode inmates’ mental health by limiting one of the only outlets available at the jail. Īccording to the county, the book policy was changed to protect against contraband and ensure the jail’s safety. Those wishing to donate can contact HOPE Chaplaincy Services at 41 or. “That being said, the value of education, recreation and mental health stability cannot be understated.” ACJ is also accepting donated paperback books until Dec. “The safety and security of our inmates and employees will also be our priority,” Warden Orlando Harper said in a press release. The program is in partnership with the e-book distributor OverDrive.
Free books for inmates update#
Update (): Allegheny County Jail announced the implementation of a new e-book program that will allow inmates to access thousands of additional free books. The expanded partnership will include access to the library’s e-book and physical book collection. Update (12/2/20): The Allegheny County Jail and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh announced they are expanding their already-existing partnership to provide incarcerated individuals access to additional e-books and audiobooks. “While the investigation remains ongoing, additional staff training has been completed and other controls have been put in place related to the testing of printed materials to allow the program to resume,” Warden Orlando Harper wrote in a press release.
The policy had been temporarily suspended due to an investigation regarding potential contraband.
Update (12/2/20): The Allegheny County Jail announced that it restored inmates’ ability to receive books from and .
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