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In reply to the discussion: Private Prison CEO Unconcerned About Hillary Clinton’s Pledge to End His Industry [View all]bonemachine
(757 posts)1. And what do those savings get us?
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/06/cca-private-prisons-corrections-corporation-inmates-investigation-bauer
The main argument in favor of private prisonsthat they save taxpayers moneyremains controversial. One study estimated that private prisons cost 15 percent less than public ones; another found that public prisons were 14 percent cheaper. After reviewing these competing claims, researchers concluded that the savings "appear minimal." CCA directed me to a 2013 reportfunded in part by the company and GEOthat claimed private prisons could save states as much as 59 percent over public prisons without sacrificing quality.
Private prisons' cost savings are "modest," according to one Justice Department study, and are achieved mostly through "moderate reductions in staffing patterns, fringe benefits, and other labor-related costs." Wages and benefits account for 59 percent of CCA's operating expenses. When I start at Winn, nonranking guards make $9 an hour, no matter how long they've worked there. The starting pay for guards at public state prisons comes out to $12.50 an hour. CCA told me that it "set[s] salaries based on the prevailing wages in local markets," adding that "the wages we provided in Winn Parish were competitive for that area."
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Private Prison CEO Unconcerned About Hillary Clinton’s Pledge to End His Industry [View all]
DemMomma4Sanders
Jun 2016
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If I were Hillary, I would want to vocally hit back at that trash talking prick.
Lucky Luciano
Jun 2016
#5
Please stop attacking me with false assertions. You are getting personal and rude and
MADem
Jun 2016
#25
Likely because states, not the feds, run most prisons and states incarcerate 85%-90% of prisoners.
bluestateguy
Jun 2016
#7
Here's just one story from the Winn facility investigated by Shane Bauer in Mother Jones
Stevepol
Jun 2016
#15
As long as she has to deal with a GOP Congress, it will be as difficult as Obama's time
Hekate
Jun 2016
#24
They made 20/30 year contracts with States. SC could find private prisons unconstitutional ?
Sunlei
Jun 2016
#29
That would be wonderful if they did. Private prisons existing are shameful.
PersonNumber503602
Jun 2016
#34