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"Providing information to help make informed
decisions about correctional privatization"
Welcome to
the Private Corrections Working Group. Here you will find the latest in
news, reports and resources on correctional privatization from around the World. This service is provided to inform our
members, legislators and the public about the problems with for-profit
private corrections.
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PCWG in the News
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What's New:
Groundbreaking Anti-Prison Rape Shareholder Resolution to be Presented
at Annual Meeting of Corrections Corp. of America
Arizona's Private Prisons: A Bad Bargain
Expose on the cost games played by the state.
DEPRIEST VS. EPPS,
Scathing ruling against MDOC and the GEO Group for abuse at the Walnut
Grove Youth Correctional Facility.
Investigation of the Walnut Grove Youth Correctional Facility
U.S. Justice Department investigation into the horrible conditions and
abuse of youthful offenders at GEO's Walnut Grove prison in Mississippi.
Must read.
Presbyterians challenge nationwide prison
privatization: faith leaders coordinate letter delivery to 48 governors.
The Presbyterian Criminal Justice Network challenged governors in 48
states to reject a “corrections investment initiative” from Corrections
Corporation of America (CCA) to purchase state-owned correctional
facilities, which would require states to enter into minimum 20-year
contracts with CCA and guarantee a 90% prisoner occupancy rate.
Coalition opposes CCA prison buying proposal
Letter sent to all Governors in response to CCA's prison buying letter.
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