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- America's Prison System: The Country's Billion Dollar IndustryDiscussing the high cost of locking up criminals today
Rehabilitation in the Prison SystemRehabilitation methods currently used in the prison systems are questionable to say the least. Following are some suggestions that are worth noting and possibly even considering as viable choices of action.
Arizona and the Glimmer ManThe Glimmer Man is secretive and hiding in the shadows of current prison strategist. Lobbyists love him as he prepares a financial transition of public prisons to private. He is surreptitious in his trait and rarely shows his tangible power in public- Norway Terrorist Suspect Headed Towards Posh Prison System If ConvictedA Norwegian terrorist who killed nearly a hundred people may be headed towards a life of luxury instead of being penalized. Norway, which has one of the most relaxed penal systems in the world, will cater to this criminal, instead of punishing him.
Peggy Plews, an Arizona AbolitionistFamily and friends of incarcerated prisoners are lucky to have Peggy Plews on their side. Her words written on her blogs ring the ears of truth and demands attention to those who are targeted in her writings. Arizona is fortunate to have her.- Benefits of New Clemency SystemA new clemency process offers many benefits by giving power to the people in this the 21st century for a 19th century approach to justice.
Human Behavior and America's Prison SystemWhile the idea of imprisoning someone for indefinite periods of time is relatively new, the lower class has struggled to escape the shackles place upon them by the upper class for centuries. Yet, the two scenarios are one in the same.
Prison Recidivism, Why it Doesn't Work in Some StatesOne must realize by now the correlation between high incarcerations, high recidivism and private prisons are relevant. State leaders do this intentionally to add their own ideologies on prison systems thus the resistance to sentencing reforms is strong.
Three Strikes, Persistent Offender, and Other Habitual Offender Laws Swell U.S. Prisons Beyond CapacityThe insane sentencing laws of the U.S. Criminal Justice System Destroys the Fabric of American Society- THE RURAL PROGRESSIVE: Milledgeville Becomes New Target of Georgia GOP Effort to Gradually Privatize State's Prison SystemMilledgeville is a college town'"home of Georgia College and State University'"and is located about 40 miles northeast of Macon. Additionally, the town is known for operating some of Georgia's state-run prisons.
- The Transmission of HIV in the Prison System in the United StatesSouth Carolina mandatorily tests incoming prisoners for HIV, and offers counseling and "exceptional" medical care for those who test positive. However, such prisoners are segregated from the general population, which is stigmatizing.
- Prison Term Policy RecommendationPersonal position on the actions the criminal justice system can take, such as community-based corrections and intermediate sanctions than to incarcerate.
- The Prison SystemThe different security levels that exist in the prison system.
- Prison Systems in the United StatesAn explanation of the different prison systems that exist in the United States.
- Privatization of Prisons in AmericaPrivatization is a practical and innovative solution to the problems of overcrowding and high costs facing the U.S. prison system.
Prison PrivatizationA great deal of argument has been made about whether state and federally owned prisons are better than privately owned and ran ones. Here are the facts so one can make an informed opinion on it.
ALERT: How Prison Industry Will Profit from New Immigration LawThe new Arizona Immigration Law will make greedy prison corporations like CCA and GEO huge profits and create new jobs for Americans.This is why politicians pushed for the law to be passed.
Prison Systems in AmericaThere are many different type of prison systems in the United States of America.- Federal and State Prison SystemsIn this article one will be able to distinguish the differences and similarities between federal and state prison systems.
- VIOLENCE is a NATURAL GROWTH INDUSTRYThe Wall Street Journal (Jan. 8, 2010) carried a report about the decreasing violent crime rate across the country.
- The American Prison System: Correctional Facilities or Criminal Training GroundsThis article exposes the detriments that incarceration can have on non-violent offenders.
- What is the Purpose of Jail, Prison and Other Detention in America?The major problems with the correctional system in America. Many of our jails and prisons are operating at maximum capacity. If we clarify the purpose of prison, perhaps we can make it serve society's needs.
- The American Prison SystemThere are several factors that contribute to the overcrowding of American prisons.
- Penology - the Study of Prisons, Punishments, and Reformation StrategiesPrison systems used to be drab and uncomfortable. People were punished by death for the smallest of infractions. Then, perhaps by a miracle, or perhaps by fate, special researchers called "penologists" came along and changed everything!
- The American Prison SystemThe American prison system is one of the largest of its kind. In this segment the reader will discover the American penal system in depth.
- Crisis Builds in the American Prison SystemCorruption and privatization of the American prison system has led to widespread abuse and injustice. The time to act is now before it is too late.
Interview: Inmate Darrell Jones Speaks Out Against Massachusetts Prisons"Isn't it odd that there are men here who once would kill a man for stepping on their sneakers, or for eyeing them the wrong way at a club, now suddenly won't even whisper about someone having a foot on their neck? Think about that!"- How the United States Prison System is a FailureLearn about the US penal process! See what is wrong with the prison system in America!
- The Pennsylvania Prison SystemA research paper for an exit class in criminal justice.
- Federal Prison System Needs Complete OverhallTo say the Prison system needs overhauled is a HUGE understatement. With one in every 138 residents of the United States in prison and the rate growing to 950 per day, the system is over crowed and understaffed.
- Differences Between Jail and PrisonJail and prison are two different entities within the criminal justice system.
- The Failure of the US Prison SystemThis is an article describing how and why the US prison system fails and offers some ideas on how it may be improved.
- Faults of the American Prison SystemThis paper is an analysis of the current state of the American Prison System. It demonstrates that the prison system is not effective in reducing crime and that alternative methods, such as rehabilitation, are more viable.
- America's Prison System: A Failed ExperimentA paper on the prison system and what might be done to fix it.
- Guide to Mental Health in the Prison SystemThe problems with the mental health system in our prisons, and how to solve it.
- Guide to Mental Health Treatment in the Prison SystemPast and present problems that face the mentally ill inmate.
- Alternatives to PrisonA look at why prison does not work and the alternatives that can greatly improve the system.
- Prison Guard Gang in California Prison System ExposedDJ Vodicka exposes a prison guard gang in the California prison system
- American Prisons - the Vacation Resort for CriminalsHave American prisons become to posh? Do criminals now see prisons as free vacation resorts instead of punishment?
- Disabled Inmates & the Issues of ADA ComplianceFor inmates in the federal and state prison systems, lawsuits are commonly filed when the facility fails to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
