A longstanding divide between research and policy presents continuing problems for efforts
to advance science and to improve public safety. The situation leads to poorly designed and …

Objectives: To examine whether the likelihood of guilty dispositions and the manner of
sanctioning prison misconduct differs across racial/ethnic groups, with emphasis on …

Abstract Research Summary Supermax prisons exist, according to the policy's driving logic,
to address serious disorder problems by isolating people who cause serious disorder …

Introduction Suicide rates are higher in prison than in the general population in most
countries. The proximity of some suicides to prison events has only received little attention in …

Propensity score matching and regression analyses of the National Inmate Survey are used
to examine individuals' experiences and perceptions of environmental quality in public …

Abstract Solitary confinement in United States prisons is a common practice influenced by
legal and human rights discussions. Physical conditions of the prison environment can …

The expansion of the prison system over the past fifty years has led to a resurgence of
research and policy attention paid to understanding what happens inside of prisons and …

Supermaximum security housing-or" supermax"-is a staple of American prison systems.
Despite this, limited research exists that evaluates the utilization of supermax and the …

The rate of recidivism among persons incarcerated in the United States remains shockingly
high despite efforts to ensure successful reentry. Correctional facilities often turn to prison …

This qualitative study delves into the intricate dynamics of prisoners' time management
within the context of e-learning initiatives implemented in correctional facilities. With the …