Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations. Subcommittee on Foreign Assistance
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Category : Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
U.S. Citizens in Foreign Jails on Drug-related Charges
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations. Subcommittee on Foreign Assistance
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Category : Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
The Growth of Incarceration in the United States
Author: Committee on Causes and Consequences of High Rates of Incarceration
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 9780309298018
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 800
Book Description
After decades of stability from the 1920s to the early 1970s, the rate of imprisonment in the United States has increased fivefold during the last four decades. The U.S. penal population of 2.2 million adults is by far the largest in the world. Just under one-quarter of the world's prisoners are held in American prisons. The U.S. rate of incarceration, with nearly 1 out of every 100 adults in prison or jail, is 5 to 10 times higher than the rates in Western Europe and other democracies. The U.S. prison population is largely drawn from the most disadvantaged part of the nation's population: mostly men under age 40, disproportionately minority, and poorly educated. Prisoners often carry additional deficits of drug and alcohol addictions, mental and physical illnesses, and lack of work preparation or experience. The growth of incarceration in the United States during four decades has prompted numerous critiques and a growing body of scientific knowledge about what prompted the rise and what its consequences have been for the people imprisoned, their families and communities, and for U.S. society. The Growth of Incarceration in the United States examines research and analysis of the dramatic rise of incarceration rates and its affects. This study makes the case that the United States has gone far past the point where the numbers of people in prison can be justified by social benefits and has reached a level where these high rates of incarceration themselves constitute a source of injustice and social harm. The Growth of Incarceration in the United States examines policy changes that created an increasingly punitive political climate and offers specific policy advice in sentencing policy, prison policy, and social policy. The report also identifies important research questions that must be answered to provide a firmer basis for policy. This report is a call for change in the way society views criminals, punishment, and prison. This landmark study assesses the evidence and its implications for public policy to inform an extensive and thoughtful public debate about and reconsideration of policies.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 9780309298018
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 800
Book Description
After decades of stability from the 1920s to the early 1970s, the rate of imprisonment in the United States has increased fivefold during the last four decades. The U.S. penal population of 2.2 million adults is by far the largest in the world. Just under one-quarter of the world's prisoners are held in American prisons. The U.S. rate of incarceration, with nearly 1 out of every 100 adults in prison or jail, is 5 to 10 times higher than the rates in Western Europe and other democracies. The U.S. prison population is largely drawn from the most disadvantaged part of the nation's population: mostly men under age 40, disproportionately minority, and poorly educated. Prisoners often carry additional deficits of drug and alcohol addictions, mental and physical illnesses, and lack of work preparation or experience. The growth of incarceration in the United States during four decades has prompted numerous critiques and a growing body of scientific knowledge about what prompted the rise and what its consequences have been for the people imprisoned, their families and communities, and for U.S. society. The Growth of Incarceration in the United States examines research and analysis of the dramatic rise of incarceration rates and its affects. This study makes the case that the United States has gone far past the point where the numbers of people in prison can be justified by social benefits and has reached a level where these high rates of incarceration themselves constitute a source of injustice and social harm. The Growth of Incarceration in the United States examines policy changes that created an increasingly punitive political climate and offers specific policy advice in sentencing policy, prison policy, and social policy. The report also identifies important research questions that must be answered to provide a firmer basis for policy. This report is a call for change in the way society views criminals, punishment, and prison. This landmark study assesses the evidence and its implications for public policy to inform an extensive and thoughtful public debate about and reconsideration of policies.
Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriations for 1981
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Foreign Operations and Related Programs
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Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 912
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 912
Book Description
Americans Living Abroad
Author: Gladson I. Nwanna
Publisher: FRONTLINE PUBLISHERS, INC.
ISBN: 9781890605117
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
For Americans who reside or plan to take up residence abroad, this guide addresses safety and security matters, and provides reference information on a host of issues ranging from health and terrorism to other emergencies.
Publisher: FRONTLINE PUBLISHERS, INC.
ISBN: 9781890605117
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
For Americans who reside or plan to take up residence abroad, this guide addresses safety and security matters, and provides reference information on a host of issues ranging from health and terrorism to other emergencies.
Foreign Assistance and Related Agencies Appropriations for 1979
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Foreign Operations and Related Agencies (1968?-1978)
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Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 1434
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 1434
Book Description
Foreign Assistance and Related Agencies Appropriations for 1979
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Foreign Operations and Related Agencies
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Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 1460
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 1460
Book Description
Review of Immigration Problems
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and International Law
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Category : Emigration and immigration law
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Emigration and immigration law
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Monthly Catalogue, United States Public Documents
Author:
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 2612
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 2612
Book Description
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author:
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1270
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1270
Book Description
Cumulative Index of Congressional Committee Hearings (not Confidential in Character).
Author:
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 858
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 858
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