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Did you know?

 

The Dept. of Corrections earns a 66% commission on phone calls, 43% commission on video visits, and 5% commission on emails. No communication method is free to inmates and their families.

The vendors that supply hygiene products and other items to inmates, have a 100-500% markup on all items. Facilities earn 10-15% commission on these orders, which provides tens of thousands of dollars yearly to each facility.

The DOC may garnish up to 85% of an inmate's paycheck. Average inmate pay is $5.00 a week. Funds sent by family is also garnished.
 

Wisconsin prison population is currently 6,000 persons over capacity.