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Oliver Hinds

Oliver Hinds is a member of End Incarceration, and a senior data scientist at the Vera Institute of Justice. (End Incarceration and Vera are not related). He is a formerly incarcerated researcher working to end incarceration in the U.S.

Articles by Oliver Hinds

Emptying Prisons to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus Will Save Lives on the Outside, Too

By letting people out now, we can avoid overwhelming our healthcare system with sick prisoners later.

Oliver Hinds Apr 15, 2020

This Tool Can Track Changes to Incarcerated Populations Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

At a time when it’s vital to reduce jail and prison populations to prevent outbreaks, this data can help advocates identify areas where that is or is not happening.

Oliver Hinds Mar 17, 2020