Reposted by Kim Simmons
From 2017 to 2024, rates of violence in Maine prisons fell 36% and rates of staff use of force fell 69%. New research finds the Maine Model is off to a strong start, though more work is needed to achieve its goals. bit.ly/4hlKmM0
brennancenter.org
Improving Maine’s Prisons
An early look at correctional transformation in Maine shows promise. While there is more work to do, other states should consider adopting similar reforms for their own systems.