Inmate Releases

LGBTQ Prison Life

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Prisons can be harsh and traumatizing places for people who are lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ). These inmates may be targeted for more verbal, physical and even sexual abuse than those in the general population who are straight or conform to gender norms. While the justice system strives to play catch-up to provide … Read more

Inmate statistics by age

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Ages 18-21 –  1.1% Ages 22-25 – 5.0% Ages 26-30 –  12.9% Ages 31-35 –  16.4% Ages 36-40 –  18.3% Ages 41-45 –  15.3% Ages 46-50 – 11.7% Ages 51-55 –  8.0% Ages 56-60 – 5.4% Ages 61-65 –  3.1% Over 65 –  2.7% The United States is the world’s leader in incarceration with 2.2 … Read more

Inmate statistics | Offenses

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Chart Label Offense # of Inmates % of Inmates a Banking and Insurance, Counterfeit, Embezzlement 398 0.2% b Burglary, Larceny, Property Offenses 8,176 5.0% c Continuing Criminal Enterprise 336 0.2% d Courts or Corrections 720 0.4% e Drug Offenses 74,570 45.3% f Extortion, Fraud, Bribery 10,257 6.2% g Homicide, Aggravated Assault, and Kidnapping Offenses 5,335 … Read more