The Sesame Street show that so many of us grew up with has changed considerably over the years. Old characters have moved on and news ones have shown up. But, perhaps the most significant thing the Sesame Workshop has done is a recent attempt to address the heartbreaking number of children who have a parent in prison. This is the world we live in. Where the “land of the free” is ironically the most incarcerated nation in the world, and the children are truly paying the cost. [Read more…]
How Much Does A Prison Sentence Cost?
Under a new system, Missouri judges are able to tell you exactly how much the tab will be on a defendant’s potential prison sentence and compare that tab with the discounted probation price ticket. That state’s sentencing advisory commission is taking some heat for their cut and dry cost analysis approach to sentencing considerations. Advocates promise, however, that price is only one small factor that may be taken into consideration at sentencing time. [Read more…]
