• 58:12 - 1:00:16
Dr. Angela J. Hattery & Dr. Earl Smith | Policing Black Bodies, Prison Inc., & The Poverty Trap
Prison Environment, Loss of Control and Cash Bail
The conversation addresses the psychological toll of prison, particularly in solitary confinement, where inmates may lash out simply to exert a sense of control over their environment. Dr. Hattery notes that 20% to 30% of the current prison population is incarcerated solely because they cannot afford cash bail or administrative fines. They argue that providing a pathway for inmates to earn fair wages to pay off these debts would be more productive than the current system.