Inmates in a Career Technical Education Program People who have served time in prison are likely to find many occupational licenses unavailable to … [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...]