Understanding Private Prisons

What was one of the main reasons for the establishment of private prisons in the United States?

• To address overcrowding in federal prisons

• To reduce the number of prisons

• To improve prison conditions

• To provide better rehabilitation programs

Which scandal involved judges receiving bribes from private prisons?

• Watergate Scandal

• Kids for Cash Scandal

• Enron Scandal

• Teapot Dome Scandal

What was the impact of the Department of Justice's 2016 announcement on private prison companies?

• Their stock prices dropped by 50%

• Their stock prices increased

• They expanded rapidly

• They received more government contracts

What percentage of immigration detainees were held in private facilities as of 2019?

• 60%

• 70%

• 50%

• 80%

What is a major criticism of private prisons according to activists?

• They provide more educational opportunities

• They have more staff than public prisons

• They focus on profit over rehabilitation

• They offer better living conditions