Billion dollar companies are making millions on the prison communication industry, primarily off of low-income families who wish to stay in touch with … [Read more...]
Occupational licenses out of reach for most felons
People who have served time in prison are likely to find many occupational licenses unavailable to them – licenses that are necessary to earn a … [Read more...]
Hidden costs of incarceration costs families billions
There is a huge hidden cost of incarceration that is born by friends and families of prisoners, the Marshall … [Read more...]
Funding for higher education in prison
Incarcerated men and women seeking a college education face challenges due to funding restraints, a new report finds. Funding for incarcerated … [Read more...]
Prosecuted Louisiana warden pleads guilty to fraud charges
A former Louisiana prison warden has pleaded guilty to federal fraud and conspiracy charges. “He’ll pay for it ... prison time will be recommended … [Read more...]
GEO Group sees drastic drop in stock value
The value of stock of one of the major operators of private prisons recently dropped 16%. The stock decline happened after major institutions … [Read more...]
Report: Prison commissaries have legal monopoly
lack of competition results in soaring costs for prisoners The costs taxpayers spend to incarcerate men and women are often augmented by prisoners … [Read more...]
Louisiana prisoner denied life saving medical treatment
Three Louisiana prisoners are suing the state, claiming inmates have been denied life-saving drugs be- cause of cost, The Advocate reports. They … [Read more...]
Once facing a lifetime behind bars, some now offered a chance at freedom
Juveniles sentenced to die in California prisons now have the chance to go home—if they can prove they have rehabilitated. To help them achieve … [Read more...]
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