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$270 Billion

It's a $270 billion industry, but how exactly do you make a profit from locking folks up? In part three of our 4-part series, we break down the cost of incarceration in America, for both taxpayers and those who end up behind bars, and we take a hard look at how prison became big ...  Show more

5 Principles

In the final episode of our 4-part series, we discuss a multitude of solutions for reforming mass incarceration in America, including the First Step Act and restorative justice. For more on the criminal justice system, check out "The Redemption Project with Van Jones" on CNN.com/ ...  Show more

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