A new study suggests widespread abuses in detention facilities for juveniles are associated with a host of negative long-term effects, from post-traumatic stress to criminal involvement. More »
Private prisons are cheaper to build and to manage than publicly run prisons, but it is unclear whether they reduce costs overall, and they may incentivize private corporations to provide poor facilities. More »
Research finds evidence that sentence enhancements not only keep criminals off the streets, but also keep them from becoming criminals in the first place. More »
Cost saving strategies for American correctional facilities. More »