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‘This is my way out.’ In Maine, remote work gives prisoners a lifeline. (www.bostonglobe.com)
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[–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

That's only true in some parts of the US, in many (most?) parts, you cannot force an inmate to work or tie that decision to adjustments to time served. Unfortunately, the eighth amendment isn't enough to prevent this problem in far too many jurisdictions.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago*

    That may be true in theory, and on paper. I know for a fact that in PA, KY, FL, and DC that if you get voluntold to work while in jail, and refuse, then they will put you in solitary confinement until you "adjust your attitude."

    Bear in mind that most people in jail are still considered "innocent" because they haven't been to court yet.

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