New York prison inmates will soon make phone calls at no cost, according to The Citizen. The state’s corrections department announced the change, citing the importance of maintaining family ties for rehabilitation.
Previously, inmates had limited free calls and paid for extras. The new policy eliminates those costs and is expected to save families $13.3 million annually. Officials say the move will improve communication, reduce disciplinary issues, and support reentry success.
The change follows similar initiatives in states like Connecticut and Minnesota…