The hidden bill of incarceration: How Black women bear the brunt of ‘pay-to-stay’ policies”
Did you know that nearly all states allow jails and prisons to charge incarcerated people for things like room and board and medical care? It is a financial cost that is often passed on to families and loved ones, and is especially harmful for Black families. According to the Prison Policy Initiative, Black people make […] The post The hidden bill of incarceration: How Black women bear the brunt of ‘pay-to-stay’ policies” appeared first on Unite News.
Did you know that nearly all states allow jails and prisons to charge incarcerated people for things like room and board and medical care? It is a financial cost that is often passed on to families and loved ones, and is especially harmful for Black families. According to the Prison Policy Initiative, Black people make […]
The post The hidden bill of incarceration: How Black women bear the brunt of ‘pay-to-stay’ policies” appeared first on Unite News.
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