What Is Contraband, and How Does It Get into Prisons

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Essay

What is contraband, and how does it get into prisons?

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Definitions:

Media Concentration

The phenomenon where a small number of companies own and control a large share of mass media outlets, leading to potential issues with diversity and objectivity in information.

Deregulation

Reduction or removal of government controls from an industry to allow for a free and efficient marketplace.

Telecommunications Act

Legislation that regulates the telecommunications industry, aiming to foster competition and reduce regulatory barriers.

Cross Ownership

The ownership of multiple types of media outlets, such as TV and radio stations, newspapers, and magazines, by a single person or corporation.