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22 hours ago · Explore the intriguing world of prison slang—its origins, unique vocabulary, and cultural significance among inmates, providing insights into life behind bars. Ask About a Slang Archives Select Month November 2024 (474) October 2024 (381) September 2024 (610) August 2024 (554) July 2024 (766) June 2024 (739) May 2024 (935) April 2024 (1082) March 2024 (791) February 2024 (831)
4 days ago · Aisha's story serves as a catalyst for change, urging us to prioritise the health and well-being of all women behind bars. Addressing these issues requires a holistic approach that prioritises rehabilitation, reintegration, and social justice as well as alternatives to imprisonment for non-violent offences, particularly for those who are primary caregivers or survivors of trauma.
22 hours ago · A 19th-century jail room at a Pennsylvania museum. A prison, [a] also known as a jail, [b] gaol, [c] penitentiary, detention center, [d] correction center, correctional facility, remand center, hoosegow, and slammer, is a facility where people are imprisoned against their will under the authority of the state, generally as punishment for various crimes.
4 days ago · A former drug dealer who spent time behind bars with some of Britain's most notorious female inmates has revealed she misses the structure of prison life. Francesca Fattore, who was briefly housed in the infamous HMP Bronzefield, claims she found it tough to adjust to life outside after her release. During her sentence, she was held in a cell ...
3 hours ago · The prisons minister has opened the door to allowing criminals to avoid full jail terms under a Spanish-style scheme that could reduce the number of women behind bars.
2 days ago · Latest government figures show more than half of women are sent to jail for less than six months, compared to 3% of the total prison population being behind bars for that length of time.
5 days ago · Felon Voting - Discussion Questions: The ProCon staff used the following resources for this feature: Encyclopaedia Britannica, “Felony and Misdemeanour,” britannica.com, Oct. 16, 2019 Law Dictionary, “What Is a Felony Charge?,” thelawdictionary.org (accessed Apr. 12, 2023) Law Offices of Brandon White, “Types of Violent Crimes We Handle,” brandonwhitelaw.com (accessed Apr. 12, 2023 ...
