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2 months ago
Social justice

The U.S. prison population, mapped

1.23 million Americans were in state or federal prison in 2022, down from 1.57 million in 2012.
Mississippi, Montana, and Colorado saw the largest increase in incarcerated populations, while Virginia, Oregon, and California saw decreases. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago
Social justice

The State of Prison Reform: A Conversation with Nazgol Ghandnoosh - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The United States has seen a 24 percent decrease in its prison population since 2009.
One in five Black men born in 2021 is likely to be incarcerated in his lifetime. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 months ago
Social justice

Disproportionate Imprisonment: How to Remedy Mass Incarceration - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The US prison population remains significantly larger than it was 50 years ago
People of color, particularly Black Americans, continue to be disproportionately represented in prisons [ more ]
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www.npr.org
2 months ago
Social justice

The U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren't built for what's coming

Prison population is aging rapidly, with about a third to be considered geriatric by 2030.
Inmates in prison tend to age faster due to the challenging environment, with some becoming geriatric as young as 50. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Social justice

Former prisons chief blasts panicky' response to overcrowding crisis

Government accused of panicky measures to address prisons capacity crisis
Prison population predicted to increase [ more ]
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