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Rural Jail and Prison Growth

One of the most confounding recent trends in the criminal justice system is the disproportional increase in incarceration in rural areas. The main motivating factors of this trend have yet to be uncovered in their totality. This page seeks to explore the potential driving forces behind this pattern, along with highlighting the rural counties which are fighting this concerning, recent trend.

Nebraska prisons see some improvements, but 'serious' staffing problems persist, report says

“The report by the Legislature’s appointed watchdog for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services said that while there’s been some improvement in programming for inmates and training of corrections employees, staffing problems have worsened at two key prisons, resulting in worn-out staff who are regularly required to work 12- to 16-hour shifts to fill vacant posts.“

Omaha World Herald

September 12, 2018

Rural GrowthPhillip ReevesSeptember 12, 2018Omaha World Herald, NebraskaComment

Rural Jail and Prison Growth

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