Detention Pipeline

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The Players

The companies that operate detention, the officials who move between government and industry, and the money that flows through the system.

Contractors

25 profiles

Private prison operators, consulting firms, surveillance companies, and service providers in the detention industry.

People

19 profiles

The revolving door — officials who moved from government to the detention industry, and the conflicts of interest they carry.

Organizations

6 profiles

Financial institutions, private equity firms, and investment groups whose profits drive detention expansion — the warehouse sellers and their bankers.

Financial Flows

11 entries

Follow the money — loan portfolios, contract values, warehouse markups, and the financial incentives driving detention expansion.