Chronic staffing shortages in federal prisons compromise inmate safety and increase pressure on prison staff. Learn about current efforts to address this systemic challenge.

A look at staffing issues in federal prisons, how they affect safety and operations, and what the Federal Bureau of Prisons is doing to recruit and retain more staff.

https://www.bop.gov/resources/news/2024_staffing_challenges

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