Prison

Prison Fact: Crime, and therefore the prison population in the US, is growing so steadily, that careers in Criminal Justice have continued to increase, despite a decrease in most other fields during the recession. The Federal Bureau of Prisons continues to take applications on an on-going basis as a result.

Abuse In Prisons - Human rights while behind bars is a hot topic. Activists point out how religiously abuse has become "commonplace" while "doing time". Discover how the definition of "human rights" can differ among countries, ethnicities, and across gender lines. A great starting point for research into this.

Prison Services Prior To Incarceration - Preparation for being imprisoned need to be made and issues dealt with before incarceration. A service industry designed to meet the needs of impending incarceration is now available for both those being imprisoned and their families. Issues on acceptance. No real facts on efficacy available.

Prison and HIV Infections - Articles and links that explore the issues of HIV and its increase in prisons in the past decade. Civil Rights issues on this topic, as well as grim statistics that show the unfettered growth of this disease within prison walls. Pros and cons of the rights of prisoners with HIV and the ones without.

General Prison Statistics - In-depth profile of fluctuations in inmate populations throughout the years. Gives hard and fast statistical information that is up to date and current. Encompasses statistics also on recidivism and re-entry rates for released inmates.

Prison Statistical Disparity - Provides statistical data which directly disputes data used by activist groups. Also provides reports and books on disenfranchisement as well as in-depth data on ethnicity total values within prisons. A little hard-core in tone which presents a punitive attitude, which may be unfounded in research.

Prison "Quick Facts" - A great site provided by the Federal Bureau of Prisons to quickly and easily look up statistical information for all issues of prison life. Includes statistics on prisons, inmates, overall general population makeup according to state. Updated monthly so the figures are correct in real time.

Prison Ministries - A religious group devoted to the idea that individuals in prison are in most need of salvation. Gives data on how and why individuals turn to God in prison, the rate of conversion, and the impact that turning to religion has on the life of a prisoner. Also provides links to join the ministry.

Prisons and Capital Punishment - Statistics and data on capital punishment in general, as well as specific articles and reports on capital punishment in Texas one of the states in the United States to still use this ultimate form of punishment. Great look at capital punishment in general as well as in Texas where this is enforced.

Prison Activists - Rather radical in nature, proponents for prisoners. Great, interesting reading, featuring drawings and writings of actual inmates, as well as actual inmate stories. A little too "war focused" as there are references to US involvement in the current and past wars, which don't fit the content.