Tag: prison housing

Protective custody in prisons is meant to protect vulnerable inmates, but often traps them in prolonged isolation with conditions as harsh as punishment. This article explores who ends up in protective custody, how it works, and why reform is urgently needed.

Inmate services in U.S. prisons include housing, medical care, education, and rehabilitation programs designed to manage security while preparing incarcerated individuals for life after release. These services vary by facility but are critical to reducing recidivism.

Case plans that start inside prison and connect people to stable housing before release dramatically reduce recidivism. This is how correctional systems are making housing a core part of reentry - and why it works.