Ohio Sells a Private Prison and it Decays Into an Abusive Slum, Single Cells Holding Three People
The state of Ohio has been on the forefront of the charge to privatize prisons in order to save money. In 2011, the state sold one of its facilities to the Corrections Corporation of America, the largest owner of private prisons in the country. It only took one year before an audit determined [...]
Private Prison Management Company Seeks Guaranteed 90% Occupancy From States
A $250 million proposal from private prison management company, Corrections Corporation of America, is asking 48 states to guarantee the corporation a 90% occupancy rate for at least 20 years. The proposal comes as states are struggling to reduce bloated prison populations and tight budgets. State officials argue the program could pressure criminal justice officials to seek [...]
