New data and visualizations spotlight states’ reliance on excessive jailing

Prison Policy Initiative·Apr 15

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New data and visualizations have been released, highlighting the extent to which states rely on excessive jailing. The data also suggests that a significant portion of incarcerated individuals are held in rural areas, which may pose challenges for accessing medical care. Additionally, research has examined the benefits of family contact for those who are incarcerated and their loved ones.

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Almost half of all incarcerated people are in rural jails and prisons and at risk of losing access to hospitals

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Appendix Table 1. U.S. jail population by conviction status over time

Prison Policy Initiative·Apr 13

Research roundup: The positive impacts of family contact for incarcerated people and their families

Prison Policy Initiative·Dec 21

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New data and visualizations spotlight states’ reliance on excessive jailing

Full coverage

Almost half of all incarcerated people are in rural jails and prisons and at risk of losing access to hospitals

Appendix Table 1. U.S. jail population by conviction status over time

Research roundup: The positive impacts of family contact for incarcerated people and their families