Transcarceration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004956",
  "term": "Transcarceration",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The process by which individuals move between different forms of institutional control, such as from prisons to psychiatric hospitals or homeless shelters, often without a clear pathway to reintegration into society. This phenomenon highlights the interconnectedness of different carceral systems and their cumulative impact on individuals. It reflects a broadening of carceral power beyond traditional correctional facilities.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/transcarceration/"
}