inmate labor

Inmate labor refers to work performed by incarcerated individuals as part of their correctional program or sentence. It can include manufacturing goods, providing services, or maintaining prison facilities. Facilities often partner with private companies or government agencies to utilize inmate work, which aims to promote skill development, foster discipline, and reduce costs. While some work is voluntary, others are mandatory. The practice raises important discussions about fairness, compensation, and ethics, but it plays a significant role in the operational and financial aspects of correctional institutions.