Michele Y Deitch in the News

Government Executive Magazine January 7, 2021

Correcting Corrections: Lessons for Prisons and Jails in a Post-COVID World

In Professor Michele Deitch's latest essay for Government Executive Magazine, she argues that the COVID crisis has been a wake-up call like no other for our nation's prisons and jails. Not only are incarcerated people getting infected and dying at unprecedented rates, but so are the people who work in these facilities.

NPR November 15, 2020

At Least 231 People In Texas Jails And Prisons Have Died From COVID-19, Study Finds

Prof. Deitch joined NPR's Weekend Edition to discuss her recent study on the devastating toll that COVID-19 is taking on Texas prisons.

Texas Standard November 11, 2020

In Texas Jails And Prisons, 231 Have Died Due To COVID-19, A New Report Says

Prof. Michele Deitch joined the Texas Standard podcast for an interview about her recent study on the overwhelming impact that COVID-19 has taken on Texas prisons.

CNN November 11, 2020

Texas becomes the first US state with more than 1 million Covid-19 infections

Prof. Michele Deitch was quoted in a recent CNN article, regarding her recent study uncovering the devastating toll that COVID-19 has taken on Texas prisons.

The Texas Tribune November 10, 2020

Incarcerated Texans are dying from COVID-19 at a rate 35% higher than rest of the U.S. prison population, UT study finds

Prof. Michele Deitch was quoted by The Texas Tribune regarding her recent study on the overwhelmingly high impact that COVID-19 has had on Texas prisons.

Dallas Morning News June 5, 2020

Riot forces at White House include tactical teams wearing insignia from Texas federal prisons

Professor Michele Deitch offered her expertise as she was quoted in a Dallas Morning News article regarding the protests occurring all around the country.

Texas Observer May 18, 2020

Locked Out

In an article from the Texas Observer about how Texas prison officials ban visitation rights for incorrect or petty justification, Professor Michele Deitch lends her expertise on prison conditions and policies.

Texas Tribune May 12, 2020

Texas prisons to begin widespread coronavirus testing for inmates with self-administered tests

Professor Michele Deitch offered her knowledge on Texas prisons in an article from the Texas Tribune about the testing availability in prisons during the Covid-19 crisis and how testing will lower infection rates in prisons.

The Statesman May 12, 2020

With no coronavirus cases, Travis County Jail stands out — but some are skeptical

Professor and prison expert Michele Deitch was referenced in an article by the Statesman about the lack of coronavirus cases in the Travis County Jail and the skepticism that follows that reputation.

Texas Tribune May 4, 2020

70% of Texas prisoners tested have the coronavirus. Experts say it’s time for more testing and fewer inmates.

In an article from the Texas Tribune about how to approach the lack of testing in Texas prisons in the midst of the coronavirus, Professor Michele Deitch lends her expertise about prison conditions.

Reuters April 25, 2020

In four U.S. state prisons, nearly 3,300 inmates test positive for coronavirus — 96% without symptoms

Professor Michele Deitch offers her expertise on prison oversight in a Reuters article about how the states with the largest prison populations are approaching the rapidly rising cases of Covid-19 in prisons.