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In today’s tip, Gordon Graham discusses the challenges of managing overcrowded jails, emphasizing how overcrowding impacts safety, operations and inmate wellbeing. He offers practical strategies, such as leveraging diversion programs, enhancing reentry efforts and reexamining pretrial detention practices. By implementing these solutions, correctional staff can create safer environments and mitigate the risks associated with overcrowding.
