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How Should Prisons and Jails Prepare for COVID-19?

Prisons and jails are confronted with unique challenges as they work to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 for incarcerated people and correctional staff.

In addition to the obvious problem of housing so many in close quarters, prison and jail leadership must strike a balance between maintaining order and safety while providing the best possible care to and upholding the basic human rights of incarcerated people.

Jails and prisons are dangerous places during outbreaks


https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/how-should-prisons-and-jails-prepare-covid-19

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