Wisconsin Jail to Call Inmates ‘Residents’ to Maintain ’Dignity' of Criminals

Wisconsin Jail to Call Inmates ‘Residents’ to Maintain ’Dignity' of Criminals
The Dane County Courthouse in Wisconsin. Courtesy of Google Maps
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A Wisconsin county jail will no longer refer to those incarcerated as “inmates,” but instead “residents” or “those who are in our care,” authorities announced.

The change in vocabulary was confirmed by Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett during a press briefing on Aug. 16, who explained the language can reduce barriers at the time convicted criminals transition back into society.
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