for-profit incarceration

For-profit incarceration refers to private companies that operate prisons and detention centers, making money based on the number of inmates they house. These companies often contract with government agencies to run facilities, with financial incentives to maintain high occupancy levels. Critics argue this system may prioritize profit over rehabilitation and public safety, potentially leading to policies that favor incarceration to boost profits. Proponents claim it can improve efficiency through competition. Overall, for-profit incarceration combines private enterprise with the correctional system, raising concerns about influence, ethical considerations, and the impact on justice outcomes.