Curious about Ohio Incarceration? Ohio’s incarceration rates have soared, now standing at 621 per 100,000 people. Compared to other states and countries, Ohio faces significant challenges, with a higher per capita incarceration rate than many democratic nations. The impact of the capital budget on prisons and issues like sibling incarceration add complexity to this narrative. Stay tuned as we explore these topics and the potential for reform in Ohio’s incarceration system.

North Carolina Incarceration rates are alarmingly high, with 559 people incarcerated per 100,000 residents. This figure highlights significant racial disparities, as Black individuals, who comprise only 20% of the state’s population, represent over half of the prison population. Governor Cooper’s executive order aims to improve reentry services, focusing on education and employment support. The North Carolina Reentry Outcome Reporting System tracks these efforts, emphasizing the need for better opportunities post-incarceration.