Private prisons face an uncertain future as states turn their backs on the industry
By Catherine Kim Dec 1, 2019, 3:53pm ESTStates are passing laws abolishing private prisons and businesses are cutting ties with the facilities. And private prison companies are planning for a future in which their core service is illegal.A brief history of private prisonsPrivate prisons first emerged in the 1980s in response to mass incarceration created by tough-on-crime policies. As state and federal prisons became overcrowded, private businesses seized the opportunity to build their own…See More
