Now that South Dakota plans a prison ‘reset,’ we need to invest in education to reduce crime and recidivism — The South Dakota Standard

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Now that South Dakota plans a prison ‘reset,’ we need to invest in education to reduce crime and recidivism — The South Dakota Standard

South Dakota’s recently announced Project Prison Reset is a crucial step toward addressing the state’s outdated prison infrastructure.With a proposed $825 million 1,500-bed facility on the table and over $54 million already invested in the controversial Lincoln County site, it’s clear that updating the men’s prison — which is over 144 years old — is a priority. However, as Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen leads the working group to assess the size, locat…