prisons
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Confronting an Unseen Problem: Abuse and Its Long-Term Effects on Incarcerated Juveniles
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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.
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Are Private Prisons Worth the Trouble?
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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.
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Incarceration and Deterrence: Do Sentence Enhancements Prevent Crime?
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Research finds evidence that sentence enhancements not only keep criminals off the streets, but also keep them from becoming criminals in the first place.
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Correcting Healthcare in Correctional Facilities
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Cost saving strategies for American correctional facilities.