…By Henry George for TDPel Media.
He warns that overcrowding may lead to rising levels of violence within correctional facilities and an increase in crime on the streets.
He explains that cramped conditions and limited time spent outside cells can contribute to a heightened risk of violence among prisoners.
He highlighted issues with prison officer recruitment, retention, and low morale. The prison population has significantly increased over the past three decades, with approximately 85,851 individuals currently incarcerated.