A new book “Bodies in Beds” has been released diving into the world of private, for profit prisons and the problems and conflicts of interest they present.  #PrisonDivest has tweeted about and endorsed the book in an effort to raise awareness of the issue and shed light on the government’s involvement in the industry.  Lobbyists and political donors are the backbone of the American government’s continued support for the system and millions of dollars have been spent by the leading prison corporation, such as CoreCivic and GEO, to maintain the status quo and preserve the profits of a $3 billion plus industry.