prison
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Mothers Behind Bars and the Children Who Suffer
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Researchers examine the prevalence of mental health needs among children of incarcerated mothers and determine that many of them do not have access to necessary services.
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Prisons as Asylums: Looking at Correctional Treatment of Mentally-Disordered Inmates
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It is unclear what proportion of inmates in correctional facilities have mental disorders, but the current methods for treating these inmates can be more effective, more rehabilitative, and less punitive.
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The Chicken or the Egg: What Shapes Public Opinion on Punishment?
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A new study explores why opinions about criminal punishment change.
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America’s Prisons: Warehouses or Criminal Creators?
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A study of Cook County Courts seeks to pinpoint the true effects of imprisonment on employment and recidivism.
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Working Out: The Benefits of a Transitional Jobs Program for Ex-Offenders
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A prisoner reentry program just might be the holy grail of job creation. If only politicians cared.