Black Georgians Make Up 31% of the State But 61% of People in Prison: What the Data Shows
Black Georgians are 31% of the state but 61% of people in prison. Data shows racial gaps at every step — from arrest to parole.
Research Explainers
Public-facing research explainers for families and the general public.
Georgia Is Granting Parole to Fewer People Every Year — Here’s What the Numbers Show
Georgia paroled 42% fewer people in FY24 than five years ago. Life sentences now average 29.2 years. Here’s what families need to know.
The DOJ Found Georgia Prisons Are Dangerously Broken. Here’s What That Means for Your Family.
The DOJ found Georgia prisons violate the Constitution. 142 people killed in 6 years. Half of all guard jobs are empty. Here’s what families need to know.
Georgia Plans to Spend $1.8 Billion on Prisons — Here’s Where the Money Goes
Georgia plans to spend $1.8 billion on prisons. Health costs are surging. Private prisons are growing. Here’s what families need to know.
The U.S. Government Found Georgia Prisons Are Dangerously Violent and Failing to Protect People
The DOJ found Georgia prisons violate the Constitution. 142 people killed in 6 years. Half of guard jobs are empty. Violence is constant and unchecked.
Georgia Prisons Crisis: How Broken Locks, Staff Shortages, and Violence Affect Your Loved One
A family guide to Georgia’s December 2024 prison system report: what broken locks, staff shortages, and doubled gang populations mean for your loved one’s safety and programs.