Michael S. Hamden - Attorney, Counselor at Law & Corrections Consultant

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Mental Illness in U.S. Prisons

• The US has 5% of the world's population, yet possesses 25% of the world's prison population;

• More than 2.38 million Americans are now in prison: another 5 million on probation or parole.

• 1 in every 31 adults in the US is in prison, in jail, or on supervised release;

• Incarcerated drug offenders have soared 1200% since 1980, up from 41,000 to 500,000 in 2008;

and

• 60% of prisoners are non-violent offenders -- many driven by mental illness or drug addiction.

 

U.S. Senator Jim Webb (11 June 2009)

 

Multiple Rapes Alleged at NC Women's Prison

 

Prisoners Serving Life Terms Entitled to Release

 

NY High Court Rejects Challenge to Commissions

 

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