In the News FCC Moves to Reduce Costs of Phone Calls from Prison
Among those incarcerated, roughly 40 percent are reported to be struggling with a mental health issue, and more than half are struggling with drug use or dependence.[7]
[7] https://www.rstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Final-Short-No.-63-1.pdf
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Further, 47 percent never spoke with their children over the phone, and 58 percent had not had an in-person visit with their children.[13]
[13] https://www.rstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Final-Short-No.-63-1.pdf
