VIEWPOINT | Need for a new men's prison in South Dakota urgent
Guest column by Casey Murschel, former legislator and Sioux Falls city councilor
The future of the new men’s prison in South Dakota is in limbo as the House failed to pass a funding bill on Feb. 24, but this project is essential for our state's future, addressing key issues such as rehabilitation, public safety and fiscal responsibility.
A new prison will provide significantly better opportunities for rehabilitation and education. Currently, the men’s prison is operating at 182% of capacity, making it incredibly difficult to run effective education, rehabilitation and treatment programs. Overcrowding also poses significant safety risks for both staff and inmates.
