NCJ Number
121197
Journal
Justice Professional Volume: 4 Issue: 2 Dated: (Fall 1989) Pages: 257-278
Date Published
1989
Length
22 pages
Annotation
This paper examines crowding in American prisons and jails. It describes the increase in prisoner populations and examines reasons for crowding.
Abstract
Responses to crowding are examined and assessed. Implications of crowding for the future are identified. (Author abstract)