A proposal to reform high interstate inmate calling...
A proposal to reform high interstate inmate calling prices was added to the agenda for the FCC’s Aug. 8 meeting, acting Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn said in a statement Monday. The FCC will take up a report and order on “exorbitant”…
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calling rates, the commission said. Reform of inmate calling rates has long been a top issue for Clyburn, who has said the right solution will need to balance concerns of law enforcement, prison calling companies, states, and prisoners and their families (CD July 11 p1). “After ten long years, I'm proud to share with my colleagues a proposal to reform the exorbitant interstate inmate calling regime,” Clyburn said. “For too long, the high cost of long-distance calls from prisoners to their loved ones across state lines has chronically impacted parents and children, especially among low-income families. Multiple studies have shown that meaningful contact beyond prison walls can make a real difference in maintaining community ties, promoting rehabilitation, and reducing recidivism. I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure the costs of interstate inmate calling service phone calls are reasonable.”