Aging U.S. prison population highlights inadequacy of prison facilities and need for reforms.

The U.S. prison population is rapidly aging, with many prisoners now facing older age and health challenges not typically catered for in prison systems. This rapid graying of inmates raises concerns about the adequacy of prison facilities and services, which were not designed with these changing demographics in mind. As facilities struggle to adapt, it highlights the need for reforms to address the needs of an aging prison population.

March 11, 2024
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