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The latest from the Souza-Baranowski prison after correction officers were injured in attack

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The Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center remains in lockdown after five correction officers were injured in an attack by inmates last week. The Department of Corrections says it's taking steps to improve safety. But advocates say the incident was unsurprising, given harsh conditions reported at the facility.

WBUR senior correspondent Deborah Becker has been reporting on safety issues at the prison for years and joins to discuss.

This segment aired on September 26, 2024.

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