Extension of Remarks H.R. 7351. A bill to amend Title 18 of the United States Code by adding a new chapter 404 to establish an Institute for Continuing Studies of Juvenile Justice. Referred to Committee on the Judiciary, April 7, 1971. July 28, 1971
Two inmates at the Attica State Prison, Attica, N.Y., visit with another inmate inside a makeshift hospital set up by the inmates inside cellblock D, September 11, 1971. The prisoner rebellion at this maximum security prison heads into its third day.
Rep. John Conyers speaks against the Omnibus District of Columbia Crime Bill on the House floor. March 22, 1965
Correspondence between the CBC, National Bar Association, Attorney General John Mitchell, President Richard Nixon and others regrading the mistreatment of prisoners at Attica Prison, Auburn Correctional Facility and other facilities. 1971
Inmates of Attica State Prison raise their hands in clenched fist salutes September 10, 1971 as they voice their demands during a negotiating session with New York's prison boss, Commissioner Russell Oswald. The Commissioner subsequently agreed to some of the 21...
A Committee on Education and Labor report to accompany H.R. 12120, the Juvenile Delinquency Prevention and Control Act of 1967.
Rep. Parren Mitchell urges Congress to work toward prison reform and addresses the events at Attica Prison. October 15, 1971
From left, Rep. Maxine Waters (CA), walks with radio personality Michael Baisden, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Melissa Bell during a march in support of the Jena Six in Jena, LA, Thursday, September 20, 2007.
Rep. Augustus Hawkins speaks about the factors that lead to the high crime in Washington, DC. September 12, 1963
Rep. Ronald Dellums shares with Members of Congress details of his experience during a visit to Attica Prison. October 15, 1971
Rep. Bobby Scott (VA)speaks at the Community Reception on Juvenile "Transfer" Campaign at the Library of Virginia in Richmond. August 12, 2009
Rep. John Conyers shares his opposition to the D.C. Crime Bill with the House. November 19, 1966