Crowding in American Prisons and Jails: Causes, Effects and Possible Solutions

• NCJ Number: 121197
• Journal: Justice Professional Volume: 4 Issue: 2 Dated: (Fall 1989) Pages: 257-278
• Author(s): L F Travis III
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 22 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Issue Overview
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This paper examines crowding in American prisons and jails. It describes the increase in prisoner populations and examines reasons for crowding.

Abstract

Responses to crowding are examined and assessed. Implications of crowding for the future are identified. (Author abstract)