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How COVID-19 in Jails and Prisons Threatens Nearby Communities

Two new studies show that jails can contribute enormously to coronavirus case totals outside their walls. While COVID-19’s spread inside the facilities has been widely reported, the research demonstrates just how great an impact it can have in communities outside.
Perspective
Correctional
Type
(2020) Coronavirus
Citation

Ollove, MichaelHow COVID-19 in Jails and Prisons Threatens Nearby CommunitiesThe Pew Charitable Trusts
Stateline
07/01/2020
https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2020…

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