One of the most concerning developments in criminal justice that exist under the guise of “reform” is electronic ankle monitors.
I want to find solutions that get ppl out of prison, but this technology is incredibly dangerous & allows for 24/7 surveillance of entire communities.
I want to find solutions that get ppl out of prison, but this technology is incredibly dangerous & allows for 24/7 surveillance of entire communities.
Imagine you have large groups of ppl from the same neighborhood coming out of prison or parole/probation who are made to wear electronic monitors (monitors they often have to pay for themselves!)
It allows entire communities (mostly poor) to be watched every second of the day.
It allows entire communities (mostly poor) to be watched every second of the day.
Private prison companies are jumping at the opportunity to diversify their business portfolios by expanding their use of electronic ankle monitors.
They’ll say it’s bc they want to help reduce recidivism but really it’s bc they know they can make millions of dollars from it.
They’ll say it’s bc they want to help reduce recidivism but really it’s bc they know they can make millions of dollars from it.
