What’s New
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The Health and Health Care of US Prisoners:
Results of a Nationwide Survey by Andrew P. Wilper et al
October 28: Research Library: Health impact
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California may take a big step backwards towards more incarceration with Proposition 36
The measure would defund prevention and reentry services, and is projected to grow the state prison population by 35% over the next 5 years.
October 17: Briefings
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Highlights from a bustling year at Prison Policy Initiative
In our new annual report, we share examples of how we empower the reform movement with the data it needs to counter “tough on crime” narratives
October 16: Prison Policy Initiative Blog
Featured report
Mass incarceration is on the ballot
How can your vote help end mass incarceration? We’ve put together a guide to how elected offices — local, state, and federal — all have a role to play in dismantling the injustices of the criminal legal system. From county auditors to judges to state and federal representatives, our guide is meant to help readers understand both what’s at stake in elections and how to hold elected officials accountable.
Mass incarceration, state by state
Learn about the national prison crisis and how we can begin to turn the tide on mass incarceration. Then, drill down to your state. Be sure to also check out our pages focused on D.C., and the incarceration of Native people.
If our work is new to you, you might want to check out our 2023-2024 annual report.
Recommended Reading:
50 state incarceration profiles
All of our recent reports about prison/jail growth, racial disparities, and more, re-organized by state.
The rapid & unregulated growth of e-messaging in prisons
It can strengthen connections, but instead has been used to sap money from incarcerated people.
Incarceration and supervision by states
Probation and parole are the leading forms of mass punishment in America.
Prison Gerrymandering Project
We are leading the movement to protect our democracy from the Census Bureau's prison miscount.