Karma and the United States Government: How Mass Incarceration Policies Created an Ailing and Costly Aging Population in the Prison System and How Can Civil Legal Services Assist the Elderly After Release

Authors

Korina Rud, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note argues that mass incarceration policies in the U.S. have led to a growing population of elderly inmates, resulting in significant financial and health burdens. The author emphasizes the critical role of civil legal services in assisting these individuals post-release, particularly in addressing challenges related to employment, housing, and healthcare. The central argument is that tailored legal aid can mitigate the unique struggles faced by elderly ex-offenders, thereby reducing recidivism and improving community integration.

Disciplines

Elder Law | Law | Law Enforcement and Corrections | Legal Profession | Social Welfare Law

Recommended Citation

Korina Rud, Karma and the United States Government: How Mass Incarceration Policies Created an Ailing and Costly Aging Population in the Prison System and How Can Civil Legal Services Assist the Elderly After Release, 26 Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just. 107 (2019).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol26/iss1/7