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Prison Civil Rights "Prison Civil Rights"


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.

Prisons and Civil Rights Issues - Topics on all types of Civil Rights and hot issues inside prison walls. The "latest and greatest" issues, court cases, and criminology information, all updated quite regularly. A great variety of prison issues as well as topics and court cases, and "infamous" crimes and criminals.

Prison Statistics "Prison Statistics"


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 Issues "Prison Issues"


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 Activist Links for Education and Research - A great compilation of links, with annotations for those seeking to do in-depth research on activist issues, activist groups, and activist mentalities. Contains a wide selection of individual activists, individual groups, and a large listing of some activist topics, which are fairly current.

Prison Recidivism "Prison Recidivism"


Recidivism Among Sexual Offenders - Explores recidivism among released sexual offenders, with a focus on violent recidivism. Uses academic writing to explore sexual offenders, the laws pertaining now to disclosure of offenders to the public and general recidivistic trends of sexual offenders. Somewhat short overall though.

Recidivism and Education - An actual brief done on the effects of prisoners education while doing time on the recidivism experienced after release. Show clearly by statistics the positive impact education can have on a prisoner after release and the needs for the education of prisoners while in prison. Focus on prevention.

Recidivism and Recreation - Article on the use of recreation to reduce recidivism upon release. The use of real time examples throughout the site as well as some statistics on efficacy. Rather unsubstantiated and seemed somewhat far-fetched as there is no explanation for why recreation in prisons would help. Opinion based.

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