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Maya Henry

Criminal Justice

'That's not a visit': How pricey video calls replaced human contact in Oklahoma jails

Jennifer Palmer, Maya Henry, Oklahoma Watch

More than two-thirds of Oklahoma county jails have eliminated in-person visitation, replacing face-to-face visits with costly video calls that generate revenue for counties and private contractors.