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Minnesota prison tests earned living units to boost safety and reduce staff needs amid declining population.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is testing "earned living units" at Stillwater prison, which is set to close in 2029, as its population drops to 503 and staff fall to 231.
Inmates with good behavior earn greater autonomy, including self-governance, unlocked cells during the day, and access to shared spaces for gardening, art, and personal projects.
New facilities include a barber shop, tattoo studio, grills, a newsroom for "The Mirror," and a memorial mural.
Officials say the model reduces violence, improves safety, and requires fewer staff, with plans to expand it to other prisons.
Veteran officers describe the shift as transformative.
Las pruebas en las cárceles de Minnesota obtuvieron unidades habitables para aumentar la seguridad y reducir las necesidades de personal en medio de una población en declive.