1  |  Why We’re Updating the Plan

America now confines almost 2 million people across 6,000 facilities at a public cost that already tops $182 billion a year.(prisonpolicy.org) Rearrest rates remain stubbornly high—71 % of those released in 2012 were arrested again within five years.(counciloncj.org) Meanwhile, the profit‑driven private‑prison sector continues to grow, locking in perverse incentives to keep beds full.

The Sincerity Alliance therefore expands its earlier pilot (“Holistic Hole Rehabilitation Initiative”) into a Universal Desert Rehabilitation Network (UDRN) that will serve the entire incarcerated population—violent and non‑violent alike—using the deterrent power of inhospitable geography and a tiered “digging” regimen inspired by Holes.

2  |  The Universal Desert Rehabilitation Network (UDRN)

FeatureDesign ChoiceRationaleLocationGreat Basin Desert (Nevada‑Utah)—over 190,000 sq miof contiguous arid land, with >50 mi of open desert in every direction.(en.wikipedia.org)Natural escape deterrence; minimal private property conflicts; federally controlled acreage.SecurityPerimeter sensors + aerial drones; no outer wall needed. Guard towers only at logistics hubs.Lowers capital costs vs. traditional prison walls; relies on geography.Tiered Hole‑Digging Regimen• Level I (petty/property): 3 × 3 × 3 ft (27 cu ft)• Level II (drug / mid‑level violence): 5 × 5 × 5 ft (125 cu ft)• Level III (homicide, aggravated violent): 7 × 7 × 7 ft (343 cu ft)Aligns physical toil with offense gravity; scalable without tools beyond shovels, picks, and survey stakes.Daily ProgramDawn–noon digging; afternoon skills blocks (surveying, solar ops, cognitive‑behavior therapy); evening reflection circles.Couples strenuous physical memory with practical up‑skilling and evidence‑based therapy.Medical & Mental‑Health SupportMobile clinics rotated among camps; trauma‑informed staff.Human‑rights compliance and violence mitigation.

3  |  Nationwide Cost Model

CategoryPop. (est.)Unit Cost ($/yr)Sub‑Total ($ B)Non‑violent & lower‑level (≈ 0.8 M)0.8 M90,00072Violent / high‑security (≈ 1.2 M)1.2 M120,000144Water import (20 gal pp/day @ $0.03–0.10 per gal)(homeguide.com)1.9 M—0.7TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATIONS——≈ 216.7 B

Context: Current national corrections outlay ≈ $182 B.(prisonpolicy.org) UDRN therefore raises direct spending ~ $35 B (≈ 19 %)—an intentional fiscal pressure designed to make states, localities, and Congress invest up‑stream in crime prevention so they are not forced to keep paying for massive desert operations.

4  |  Policy Mechanics

  1. Mandatory Transfer Window – All new felony sentences shift to UDRN facilities beginning FY 2028; legacy populations phase in over five years.

  2. Cost‑Sharing Formula –
    Federal 50 % | State 40 % | County 10 % based on sentencing origin.
    Jurisdictions that cut their prison admissions receive proportional rebates.

  3. Private‑Prison Sunset – No new private contracts after 2027; existing contracts extinguish as inmates move to UDRN.

  4. Oversight – A tri‑university consortium (one land‑grant, one HBCU, one tribal college) publishes annual UDRN impact, rights‑compliance, and recidivism audits.

  5. Environmental Offsets – Each camp hosts 25 MW of solar tied into the Western Interconnect; excess power sold to offset water hauling emissions.

5  |  Projected Outcomes & Metrics

GoalMetricTarget Year‑5Recidivism Reduction5‑yr rearrest rate for UDRN grads vs. 2012 baseline (71 %)≤ 55 %Violent‑Incident RateAssaults per 1,000 inmates↓ 25 % vs. currentPrivate‑Prison CapacityOperating beds nationwide− 100 %Community Prevention InvestmentState/local anti‑crime spend+ ≥ 20 %

6  |  Human‑Rights & Safety Safeguards

  • 24/7 medical tents every 200 participants.

  • Heat‑injury protocols stop digging above 105 °F ambient or 101 °F WBGT.

  • Independent ombuds units empowered to halt operations if standards slip.

  • Automatic sentence credits for educational milestones.

7  |  Why This Will Reduce Crime

  • Memorability – The physical ordeal of daily hole‑digging in 110 °F heat leaves a lasting, deterrent imprint.

  • Economic Visibility – Every new conviction immediately raises local tax assessments through the cost‑sharing formula; voters will feel the price of crime.

  • Skill Conversion – Surveying, desert construction, and solar‑maintenance certificates position graduates for legitimate, in‑demand work.

  • Profit Motive Removed – With private‑prison margins gone, no institution benefits financially from higher incarceration totals.

8  |  Implementation Timeline

YearMilestone2026Congressional authorization; EIS completed; first 100 sq mi parcel withdrawn from BLM inventory.2027Solar‑well starter array online; first 25,000 Level I beds operational.2028–30National transfer window; private‑prison contracts sunset.2031+Annual capacity adjusts ± 10 % to match crime trends; equal conventional‑prison closures for every new desert module.

9  |  Call to Action

The Sincerity Alliance invites governors, legislators, mayors, and community leaders to help finalize UDRN vocational curricula, health standards, and auditing rules. Together we can prove that sincerity, not profit, is the cornerstone of American justice—and that no one wants to dig another hole in the desert.

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