Violent prison deaths prompt reform plea

Prisoners Justice Day marks unnatural in-custody deaths. Statistics show half of all prison deaths since 2000 are violent. One former inmate cited overcrowding and a lack of mental health support as key issues as advocates urge reform to save lives.

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