CoreCivic’s purpose promotes “change,” “compassion,” and “community.” But can for-profit prisons truly be the change they wish to see in the world? In this episode, we explore the paradoxes and pitfalls of an industry with a murky history.

Guests:

Sharon Brett - Legal Director, ACLU Kansas

César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández - Gregory Williams Chair in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at Ohio State University College of Law and Author 

David Safavian - General counsel, American Conservative Union Foundation

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Background Reading:

• Learn more about Sharon’s work at the ACLU Kansas.


• Read César’s book, ‘Migrating to Prison’.


• Learn more about David Safavian and the American Conservative Union Foundation.

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