Prisons

Alton, Illinois Civil War Confederate Prison Alton, Illinois Civil War Confederate Prison- The first prisoners arrived at the Alton Federal Military Prison on February 9, 1862. During the next three years, over 11,764 Confed… The Trial of Captain Henry Wirz The Trial of Captain Henry Wirz- Explicit details of the trial of Captain Henry Wirz, Commandant of one of the most infamous Civil War prison camps - Andersonville. Civil War Prisons, Illinois Civil War Prisons, Illinois- Names and locations of prisons in Illinois used during the Civil War. One is Rock Island, constructed 1863, which is one of the largest and most notor… African Prisons Project African Prisons Project- A charity working to improve the welfare, health and education of prisoners. Provides information about what they do and how, videos and a blog. Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners- Complete text of the United Nations treaty. Human Rights Watch: No Escape - Male Rape in U.S. Prisons Human Rights Watch: No Escape - Male Rape in U.S. Prisons- Report claiming that state authorities are responsible for widespread prisoner-on-prisoner sexual abuse in U.S. men's pr… Canadian Federal Inmates Canadian Federal Inmates- Offers assistance and information to Canadian Federal Inmates and their family members. Corrections USA Corrections USA- Not for profit corporation run by and for Correctional Officers. Issues, calendar and membership information. Correctional News Correctional News- News and ideas related to the design, construction, management, and operation of prisons. Prison Legal News Prison Legal News- Reports on court decisions affecting prisoners and contains information designed to help prisoners vindicate their rights in the judicial system. North Carolina Division of Prisons North Carolina Division of Prisons- Information about the prison system and its programs. American Community Corrections Institute American Community Corrections Institute- ACCI produces cognitive restructuring and lifeskills workbooks for youth and adults in corrections and probation settings. Sentencing Scoresheet Compliance Report Sentencing Scoresheet Compliance Report- This report details the compliance of each Florida judicial circuit in submitting sentencing scoresheets for offenders convicted of feloni… New York Correction History Society New York Correction History Society- Articles and photos about history of state correctional services, including probation, parole, juvenile justice, incarceration alternatives, c… The Prison Reform Trust The Prison Reform Trust- Aims to create a just, humane, and effective penal system. Research, publications, current projects, and event information. Human Writes Human Writes- Non-profit organization finds penpals for people on death row. Prisons and Probation Ombudsman for England and Wales Prisons and Probation Ombudsman for England and Wales- Independent ombudsman who investigates the complaints of prisoners and probationers. Provides details of the services provid… HMP Altcourse HMP Altcourse- Provides visiting, travel and support information for HMP Altcourse in Fazakerley, near Liverpool.