Personnel

Private personnel corporations supply and train correctional staff, from officers to medical practitioners, and the ultimate cost of their involvement is devastating. They train officers to kill in glorified mock riots and hire doctors who have lost their medical licenses. Learn about how these corporations recruit dangerously unqualified staff, train for violence, deploy modern-day mercenaries, and develop the policies to protect agencies from any liability.

 

Assignment


THE BRIAN LEHRER SHOW


punishment + Profit

A webinar series in collaboration with The Greene Space at New York Public Radio. Watch the replay below!

Speakers

Talib Williams  Incarcerated Author and Activist

Talib Williams

Incarcerated Author and Activist

Scott MorrisInvestigative Journalist

Scott Morris

Investigative Journalist

Danny RobbinsInvestigative Journalist

Danny Robbins

Investigative Journalist

Insha Rahman  Vice President of Advocacy and Partnerships,  Vera Institute of Justice

Insha Rahman

Vice President of Advocacy and Partnerships,
Vera Institute of Justice

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