Vera Institute of Justice’s Post

Across the country, more than 1,300 counties have expanded existing jails or built new ones over the last 20 years—increasing capacity in U.S. jails by almost 40%. This growth has been partially fueled by jail bed rental arrangements, which allow state and federal agencies, including ICE, to rent county jail space—a move that harms communities. Instead of prioritizing more incarceration, local authorities should be investing in policy changes to reduce jail populations. https://lnkd.in/exjXyJwx