s share the same expectations as public jails or prisons. However, these companies work hard to make it difficult for inmates to recover damages for mistreatment or injuries.
A private jail or prison has the goal of making a profit. This profit almost always takes priority over the well-being of inmates who are housed there. At times, these facilities engage in negligent, careless, or dangerous behavior to maximize their profits.
Private jails or prisons may:
Ignore adequate staffing requirements
Allow inexperienced staff to have control over the population
Ignore prison brutality
Fail to meet the medical needs of those who are incarcerated
Private facilities have the same obligations of care as public facilities. This does not mean that these expectations are met. Often when the civil rights of incarcerated individuals are being violated, it can be difficult to get anyone to pay attention.