re: #106 HappyWarrior

Private prisons scare the shit out of me after watching that Kids for Cash documentary. It’s a good reminder to people who think the private sector can do ANYTHING better than the government. The idea of prisons for profit just makes me ill.

If you want an interesting read about the juvenile detention system, check out Burning Down The House by Nell Bernstein. The stories are pretty horrific/tragic, but she also talks about ways to improve the system and outcomes for kids. It’s insane how similar juvenile detention centers are to adult prisons, and in many cases, because the inmates are minors, they have even fewer rights than adults. It’s a pretty wrenching read I admit, but if you have interest in the topic it’s a good start.