VOICED : Private prisons in the worlds

The video discusses the conditions and operations of private prisons in Louisiana, highlighting differences in training opportunities compared to state-run facilities. It explores cost-saving measures in private prisons, such as lower budgets and staff wages, and addresses criticisms regarding the influence of economic factors on criminal justice policies. The video notes the doubling of Louisiana's incarceration rate since the introduction of private prisons.

What are some differences between private prisons and state-run facilities in terms of training opportunities?

How does the budget for each prisoner in private prisons compare to that in state-run facilities?

What are the implications of having contracts that guarantee a certain capacity in private prisons?

Discuss the criticisms surrounding the economic motivations behind private prisons.

What has been the trend in Louisiana's incarceration rate since the introduction of private prisons?