In 2021, NC-CURE began collaborating with The COVID Prison Project, which tracks data and policy across the country to monitor COVID-19 in prisons.

NC-CURE has been instrumental in having several prisons inspected due to complaints of mold, overcrowding, insect infestation, lack of sanitation, and the spread of infectious disease.

NC-CURE worked with the US DOJ to bring awareness to the abuse taking place behind prison walls to the mentally ill, disabled, and chronically ill.  As a result, NCDPS implemented an ADA policy that included inmate accommodation, mental health training for prison staff, and limited use of solitary confinement for disabled people.

NC-CURE participated in the Equitable Telephone Campaign (ETC) supporting the need for reasonable debit card calling and email access for prisoners.

NC-CURE has been vigilant in speaking with facilities that do not have central air conditioning, making sure staff are doing all they can to provide extra fans and fresh water and ice.

NC-CURE advocates have worked hard to improve best practices among medical staff and promote education among prisoners regarding the prevention of the spread of infectious diseases. We asked for improved policy and treatment for  Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) for those prisoners who qualify and are willing to accept therapy.