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Hidden Figures: Rating the COVID Data Transparency of Prisons, Jails, and Juvenile Agencies
From the Executive Summary: "Our findings reflect a mixed picture when it comes to the sharing of COVID [coronavirus disease] data about prisons. On the positive side: [1] Every state is tracking and reporting at least a minimal level of data with respect to the number of COVID cases and deaths in prisons, usually broken down by facility -- this is the most essential information. [2] Every state but one provides this COVID data on their prison agency website, usually on a clearly marked COVID data dashboard. However, some states do not provide sufficient information about tests, cases, and deaths from COVID to enable a good understanding of the numbers or to show how the situation is changing over time. And most prison agencies are not reporting other critical information that would help users get a clearer picture of how COVID is affecting people who live and work in the facilities and who is most affected. [...] Our findings reveal an enormous gap in our knowledge base about a system that impacts millions of Americans each year. Not only are incarcerated people and staff affected by the spread of the virus in the jail, but so too are nearby communities and the families of people in the jail impacted since there is such high turnover in the jail population. The tight connection between the jail and the community -- and the need for state and local policymakers to implement informed strategies to protect incarcerated people, jail staff, and community members -- drives home the need for data transparency."
Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
Deitch, Michele; Bucknall, William
2021-03
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COVID and Corrections: A Profile of COVID Deaths in Custody in Texas
From the Introduction: "COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] has had a uniquely devastating impact on prisons and jails across the country. [...] Provided here are figures to help establish a shared understanding of the problem's scope and a starting place for discussion about potential policy responses. The brief begins with some key datapoints for easy reference. Then, we provide an overview of the death toll of incarcerated people and people who staff Texas prisons and jails. We compare Texas' prison deaths as a proportion of the prison population and infection rates with those for the state as a whole, the nation overall, and some peer prison systems in other jurisdictions. Next is an analysis of the demographics of people who died in terms of their age and race. We then briefly examine the legal status of those who died in custody, including their conviction status, sentences, parole eligibility, and conviction offense. By presenting this information, we hope to create a more detailed picture of the toll of COVID in Texas prisons and jails. The context and implications of the data will be examined in a future report. This brief covers only state-operated prisons and county-operated jails."
Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
Deitch, Michele; Welch, Alycia; Bucknall, William . . .
2020-11
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