Explore key issues in prison reform, inmate demographics, overcrowding, juvenile justice, and riots. Gain insights into U.S. correctional systems. Learn more.
Discover the detailed demographics of male and female inmates in U.S. prisons and jails as of 2016. Explore the changes over the past 50 years and their implications for the criminal justice system.
Explore the themes of The Shawshank Redemption, including prison life, corruption, reentry challenges, and exoneration. See how the movie reflects real-life scenarios.
Explore the documentary “Prison Kids,” which sheds light on the flaws in America’s juvenile justice system. Learn about the high incarceration rates of children, the challenges faced by mentally challenged youth, and the urgent need for reform.
Explore how sentencing reform and alternative sentencing methods are helping to address prison overcrowding in the U.S. Discover the impact of recent legislative changes and ongoing challenges.
Explore the factors behind the violent prison riots of the 1970s and 1980s. Learn about the causes, including poor prison conditions, administrative neglect, and inmate dynamics.
