Prison pay-phone giant Securus Technologies profits continue to rise in the face of an earlier order by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), … [Read more...]
JPay Offers New Computerized Tablet
The prison money-transferring service JPay is offering a new computerized tablet to some inmates, potentially giving them access to such things as … [Read more...]
Transparency Lacking in Private Prisons
The increasing use of private prisons in the United States has created a growing problem: contracting away transparency and government accountability … [Read more...]
More Data Needed to Assess Realignment Impacts
On the eve of realignment’s third anniversary, the law (AB 109) has no requirement to support local officials with the collection of data or an … [Read more...]
Prison Policy Initiative Highlights Improvements
A prisoners’ rights research organization highlights in its annual report accomplishments and reforms made in the criminal justice system. The Prison … [Read more...]
ACLU Pushes for Lower Rates on Intra-State Calls
‘Prison phone companies shouldn’t be able to profit off families and prisoners’ The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is sponsoring a petition … [Read more...]
Global Tel*Link’s GTL Prepaid Service Misleads
The company says it expects to recover the investment by increased inmate pay calls Global Tel*Link (GTL) has misled customers to pay in advance if … [Read more...]
Private Prisons Seek Tough Laws for Immigrants
Private prison companies are spending millions of dollars lobbying congressional lawmakers to pass legislation that increases immigrant custody, … [Read more...]