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Use Discretion: The Following Video Contains Graphic and Shocking ScenesMental 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 CommissionsWelcomeWelcome to Hamden Consulting! With a perspective derived from both correctional professionals and prisoners, Hamden Consulting provides balanced, objective assessments of correctional facilities, as well as policy, procedure, and actual practices. Hamden Consulting exists to provide counsel and advice on a wide range of correctional issues, including the rights and responsibilities of pretrial detainees and prisoners, as well as the prerogatives and duties of correctional professionals. We hope you find this site a useful resource and that Hamden Consulting can be of service.
Outrageous Prison Phone Rates:
Your Help Urgently Needed!
Sign the petition to lower the cost ofprisoner phone calls:http://www.thepetitionsite.com/3/lower-the-cost-of-calls-from-prison
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