Lukol Directory: Society: Crime: Prisons

Human Writes
Non-profit organization finds penpals for people on death row.
http://www.humanwrites.org

Friends and Family of Prisoners
This is a place for anyone who is in some way connected to a prisoner, through friendship, love and/or family ties.
http://forums.delphiforums.com/PrisonerFri...

North Carolina Division of Prisons
Information about the prison system and its programs.
http://www.doc.state.nc.us/dop/

Citizens For Effective Justice
A loosely-knit organization of people who want changes made in the way the criminal justice system deals with the problems of crime and prison overcrowding, taking an active role in accomplishing change.
http://www.okplus.com/fedup/

Prisoners and Punishment
Prisoners and Punishment, from your About.com Guide
http://crime.about.com/newsissues/crime/ms...

Correctional News
News and ideas related to the design, construction, management, and operation of prisons.
http://www.correctionalnews.com/

Corrections USA
Not for profit corporation run by and for Correctional Officers. Issues, calendar and membership information.
http://www.cusa.org/

Nancy Moran - Independent Prisoner Advocate
Individual promoting the welfare of prisoners. Mission statement, newsletters, State of Maryland General Assembly bills, information and related links.
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/6774/

Tattoos: Recognition and Interpretation
Tattoo recognition and interpretation is a valuable tool when dealing with state prison parolees.
http://www.convictsandcops.com/tattoo.htm

New York Correction History Society
Articles about history of NY City and State correctional services, including probation, parole, juvenile justice, incarceration alternatives, community correction, restorative justice.
http://www.correctionhistory.org

Human Rights Watch: No Escape - Male Rape in U.S. Prisons
Report claiming that state authorities are responsible for widespread prisoner-on-prisoner sexual abuse in U.S. men's prisons. Video clips, prisoner statements, and case histories.
http://www.hrw.org/reports/2001/prison/

California's Crowded Prisons
Article and statistics on the problems generated by overcrowding in California Department of Corrections facilities.
http://www.fdungan.com/prison.htm

The Prison Reform Trust
Aims to create a just, humane, and effective penal system. Research, publications, current projects, and event information.
http://www.prisonreformtrust.org.uk/

Prison Legal News
Reports on court decisions affecting prisoners and contains information designed to help prisoners vindicate their rights in the judicial system.
http://www.prisonlegalnews.org/

Federal Prison - A Survival Guide
Practical advice to ease the uncertainty, depression and pain of family members and the person destined to spend time in a Federal Prison.
http://www.federalprison.com/

American Community Corrections Institute
ACCI produces cognitive restructuring and lifeskills workbooks for youth and adults in corrections and probation settings.
http://www.accilifeskills.com

A Prisoner's Dictionary
A dictionary of prison slang.
http://dictionary.prisonwall.org/

David Ferleger - ADA and Prisons
Selected cases on issue of applicability of Americans With Disabilities Act to prisons.
http://www.ferleger.com/adapri.html

Corrections Drug Testing
Drug testing product information.
http://www.correctionsdrugtesting.com/

Human Rights Watch: Prison Conditions and the Treatment of Prisoners
Information on prison conditions around the world, international human rights standards applicable to prisoners.
http://www.hrw.org/advocacy/prisons/

Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
Complete text of the United Nations treaty.
http://www.hri.ca/uninfo/treaties/34.shtml

Sentencing Scoresheet Compliance Report
This report details the compliance of each Florida judicial circuit in submitting sentencing scoresheets for offenders convicted of felonies between July 1, 1998 and June 30, 1999.
http://www.dc.state.fl.us/pub/scoresheet/i...

Automatic Cigarette Lighter
The Automatic Cigarette Lighter was designed for use in maximum-security correctional facilities where access to lighters and matches is prohibited for safety purposes.
http://www.leishman.com.au/index2.htm

Canadian Federal Inmates
Offers assistance, information to Canadian Federal Inmates' and their family members.
http://www.homestead.com/justice01/Canadia...

Escapes and Disturbances
Media excerpts about prison/jail escapes and disturbances.
http://sun.soci.niu.edu/~critcrim/escapes/...

Sub Topics:
Pen Pals
Prison Equipment
Issues
Privatization
Political Prisoners
Research
Alcatraz
Inmate Writers and Journals
Juvenile
Rehabilitation Programs
Directories


Related Topics:
Society: History: By Region: North America: United States: Wars: Civil War: Prisons
Society: Law: Law Enforcement: Corrections
Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Organizations: Ministries: Prison



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