A month after reaching an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Allegheny County Jail officials announced Friday that incarcerated people with opioid use disorder can now be treated with buprenorphine as part of their medication-assisted treatment program. Even patients who don’t have a prescription will be able to benefit
In City Paper's August Jail Watch roundup we bring you news on staffing audit initiatives and review the essential updates from Allegheny County's penal system.
The Allegheny County Jail continues to face scrutiny over its handling of deaths of individuals in custody, safety and health care for trans people, COVID statistics, and more. To keep the public informed, Pittsburgh City Paper is launching a new monthly watchdog feature to keep tabs on the facility and its leaders.