The “tough on crime” policies that gained ground in the late 1980s and 1990s helped to put many of the nation’s offenders behind bars, but at a significant cost and strain to the American correctional system. Convicted criminals we... More>
People who are in prison are often looked down upon by those who have never been incarcerated. They are treated as second-class citizens, even after serving their time and reintegrating into a community. Thieves, rapists, drug abusers, a... More>
This article was prompted by something someone said to me with regard to mainly men but perhaps women too, the act of having your face tattooed after serving a term in prison. Prison inmates in the UK often tattoo their faces - usually a teardrop on... More>
The term "shakedown" is a term used to describe a search. However, a shakedown is nothing like a simple search. I don't know of the department of corrections that doesn't allow for inmates to be searched whenever and wherever the officer... More>
The United States has a reputation for boasting the best in many areas, from manufacturing to the information highway. But is it good to be the world leader in all things? As it turns out over the past decade America has become the world leader in a... More>
Words and phrases can have different meanings inside a prison or jail, to those commonly assumed outside the prison walls. For those who have a friend or relative in prison or jail, the term "lockdown" is one you are likely to hear. You may have som... More>
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