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What significant change did CoreCivic, Inc. undergo a year ago?
What significant change did CoreCivic, Inc. undergo a year ago?
How did CoreCivic, Inc.'s fortunes change under the Trump administration?
How did CoreCivic, Inc.'s fortunes change under the Trump administration?
What was the nature of the $30 million cash payment offered by CoreCivic to Montana?
What was the nature of the $30 million cash payment offered by CoreCivic to Montana?
What does CoreCivic assert about its commitment to anti-recidivism initiatives?
What does CoreCivic assert about its commitment to anti-recidivism initiatives?
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Which legislative initiative is CoreCivic known to support as part of its new lobbying strategy?
Which legislative initiative is CoreCivic known to support as part of its new lobbying strategy?
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What challenge did CoreCivic face approximately a year before the turnaround?
What challenge did CoreCivic face approximately a year before the turnaround?
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What is a potential conflict in CoreCivic's lobbying efforts?
What is a potential conflict in CoreCivic's lobbying efforts?
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What is CoreCivic's strategy for embedding itself deeper into state criminal justice systems?
What is CoreCivic's strategy for embedding itself deeper into state criminal justice systems?
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What is one potential issue with inmate work programs?
What is one potential issue with inmate work programs?
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What argument did California government attorneys make regarding the release of prisoners?
What argument did California government attorneys make regarding the release of prisoners?
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What are halfway houses also known as?
What are halfway houses also known as?
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Which of the following is a risk associated with social impact bonds in private prison contracting?
Which of the following is a risk associated with social impact bonds in private prison contracting?
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What effect can larger companies like CCA/CoreCivic have on community-based nonprofits providing rehabilitation services?
What effect can larger companies like CCA/CoreCivic have on community-based nonprofits providing rehabilitation services?
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of increased reliance on for-profit prison systems?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of increased reliance on for-profit prison systems?
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What difficulty might someone face when navigating requirements in a halfway house?
What difficulty might someone face when navigating requirements in a halfway house?
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Why might social impact bonds be considered dangerous in the context of private prisons?
Why might social impact bonds be considered dangerous in the context of private prisons?
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What misleading perception is created by for-profit prison companies regarding their operations?
What misleading perception is created by for-profit prison companies regarding their operations?
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Study Notes
CoreCivic Business Model
- CoreCivic, formerly CCA, is a private prison company with a focus on expanding its influence in the criminal justice system.
- The company rebranded itself after facing criticism and a decline in stock value due to the Justice Department's plan to reduce reliance on private prisons.
- Under President Trump, CoreCivic's business has seen a resurgence, with the administration soliciting new private prison contracts and implementing policies that increase incarceration rates.
- CoreCivic's stock has climbed as a result of these favorable policies.
CoreCivic Strategies for Expansion
- CoreCivic has been actively pursuing contracts at the state level, offering significant financial incentives to secure long-term deals.
- For example, they offered Montana 30milliontorenewa10−yearcontract,whichisprojectedtogenerateover30 million to renew a 10-year contract, which is projected to generate over 30milliontorenewa10−yearcontract,whichisprojectedtogenerateover100 million for the company.
- Additionally, CoreCivic is positioning itself as an ally in the fight against mass incarceration by promoting policies aimed at reducing recidivism.
- However, their commitment to these initiatives appears to be superficial, lacking concrete plans and potentially prioritizing policies beneficial to the company's bottom line.
Concerns with CoreCivic's Business Practices
- The company advocates for policies that could create exploitative work programs for prisoners, potentially leading to labor shortages and criminal justice policy distortion.
- Furthermore, CoreCivic invests in expanding into "residential reentry" programs, which raise concerns about the potential for abuse and manipulation of formerly incarcerated individuals.
- These programs could inadvertently contribute to an expansion of the criminal justice system.
- CoreCivic's efforts to expand into community reentry services pose risks to smaller, community-based organizations providing rehabilitation services.
- The company also endorses "social impact bonds" for private prison contracting, which, although intended to increase innovation, can lead to short-term solutions at the expense of addressing complex social issues.
Conclusions
- Despite marketing initiatives to appear socially responsible, CoreCivic's business model hinges on maintaining high rates of incarceration.
- The company's lobbying efforts and business practices raise concerns about their true commitment to reducing recidivism and the potential for exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
- CoreCivic's expansion into state-level contracting and community reentry services highlights the growing influence of for-profit entities in the criminal justice system.
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