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Analysis on prison commerce, commissions and reentry.
September 24, 2026 · 6 min read
Where the commissary dollar goes, and why none of it comes back
Families pay for most of what is bought inside jails and prisons. Vendors and facilities share the margin. The person inside gets nothing back. Here is how that flow works.
September 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Gate money is $53. Here is what the first week of reentry costs.
The cash people receive at release does not cover a single week outside. Evidence from reentry cash programs shows what changes when people leave with real money.
September 24, 2026 · 7 min read
Replacing commissions: a practical guide for sheriffs and county boards
Commission revenue is shrinking and under scrutiny. Here is how an agency can replace it with a program that produces reportable reentry outcomes.