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As of 2020, there were 3,814 correctional facilities across the United States including federal and state prisons as well as local jails. The majority (77%) of these facilities are state-run, with 18% operated by the federal government and 5% managed by local jurisdictions.

According to the latest data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, there were approximately 612,000 inmates in state and federal prisons across the United States in 2020. The number of inmates in local jails stood at over 735,000. The majority of those incarcerated are male (87%) compared with 13% female. Additionally, about 41% of prisoners are racial or ethnic minorities.

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The Guide to Parenting from Prison

The Guide to Parenting from Prison

The majority of prisoners leave behind victims. Prisoners that are parents have left children as victims of their incarceration. In the United States, there are an estimated 2.7 million children of inmates. These kids pay a terrible price when a parent is incarcerated. For starters, they have lost a parent – mom or dad. When […]

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How to Preserve Your Marriage in Prison

How to Preserve Your Marriage in Prison

Going to prison takes a toll and causes severe strain on any marriage. Research shows that 85% of marriages fall apart when a spouse goes to prison. Various factors contribute to a marriage falling apart. That said, there are some strategies you can use to ensure you keep your marriage alive after one spouse has […]

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How to Plan for Life after Prison

How to Plan for Life after Prison

Usually, not many people give a second thought to a felon after a guilty verdict is served in the courtroom. As far as they are concerned, justice was served and the bothersome person has been removed from society and the rest of us can move on. However, this is a very shortsighted mindset. It may […]

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