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The U.S. Federal Prison System
Edited by:
Mary Bosworth |
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Description:
Despite the fact that 160,000 people are locked up in our federal correctional facilities,
practical information about the federal prison system remains difficult to locate. While
some information may be found scattered on the Internet, in directions given at court, or
through shared personal experience, there is no single source available that is a
collection of all available information. The U.S. Federal Prison System is the first
comprehensive book to include official prison policies, first-person accounts from
prisoners, and information about each federal facility.
Now published in paperback, The U.S. Federal Prison System is perfect for classroom use as
it interweaves the academic study of incarceration with a survey of government reports on
prison policy. Organized into two parts, this book is an accessible text on the current
U.S. federal prison system. Part I is an introduction to federal prison facilities,
including key statistics and "views from the inside" provided by inmates of
federal prisons. Part II is a look at the Federal Bureau of Prisons policies on various
matters such as discipline, education, visits, and religious practices.
Key Features
A thorough overview of both prison policies and the federal facilities themselves with
photos of selected prisons
Part II consistently organizes historical background information followed by an account of
current policies-with specific federal rules and regulations governing the policies to
conclude each topical discussion
Appendix A is the first comprehensive listing of every Federal prison in the U.S.,
complete with facility details and service information
Commentary from prisoners-first-person accounts take the reader behind the walls
The U.S. Federal Prison System is an ideal text for students studying corrections and
penology in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Work, Psychology, and Sociology.
This book is also an excellent resource for families of inmates, researchers, and the
general public.
ORDER CODE:SP0-7619-2305-5B
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