Private Prisons

       Since my time studying Criminal Justice, private prisons has always been a controversial issue. In my opinion, private prisons should not be in commission. Ultimately, those who run private prisons benefit from crime. These prisons take in inmates and thus make a profit off of these individuals. Some may say that they solve some overcrowding issues.. But, many non-violent offenders are being put away for long periods of time. Why not put non-violent offenders in a probation, community service, or other programs? Furthermore, prisons run by the government provide a better environment for criminals, according to Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates.  Truly, private prisons benefit the one's running it and not the rehabilitation of the offenders.