Billion-dollar supersize prisons are slated to be built across the U.S. But do they help or hurt public safety?

At least three states are moving forward with plans for larger, pricier prisons, with proponents of such facilities citing the need to address issues of overcrowding, poor sanitation conditions and a lack of mental health resources in the current facilities.

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