Decarceration: The Key to Solving Georgia’s Prison Staffing Crisis and Healthcare Burden

Georgia’s prison system is at a critical crossroads. With an aging inmate population driving up healthcare costs, severe understaffing exacerbating poor conditions, and escalating violence, a comprehensive solution is needed. The evidence is clear: reducing Georgia’s prison population, particularly among older, low-risk individuals, offers a practical and humane answer to these challenges. Georgia’s Aging Prison …

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The Firewall

What is the Firewall? The Firewall refers to the legal protection afforded the State of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Corrections, the Warden, and other state actors that begins and ends with the 11th Amendment of the United States Constitution. This firewall persists and repeatedly brings about dismissals and adverse judgements for inmates because of …

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