VT researchers look into epidemic level prison population Ian Price April 13, 2017 1 min read Statistics from the justice department show America’s prison population is more than 2.2 million individuals – or roughly the size of Houston – and local researchers hope to figure out why. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Ex-Tech journalism teacher recalls April 16, 2007Next: Warner hears about proposed budget cuts at VT-C Research Institute Related Stories 1 min read Bank on Roanoke Valley wants to help you better your financial future Denise Membreno April 7, 2025 1 min read Local author writes about how “Good Trouble,” can make a difference Gene Marrano April 7, 2025 1 min read Meet the innovative spring cohort Denise Membreno April 7, 2025