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	Male Rape in U.S. Prisons URL: http://www.hrw.org/reports/2001/prison/ ODP description: Report from Human Rights Watch claiming that state authorities are responsible for widespread prisoner-on-prisoner sexual abuse in U.S. men's prisons. Page title: No Escape: Male Rape in U.S. Prisons
	New York Correction History Society URL: http://www.correctionhistory.org ODP description: Articles and photos about history of state correctional services, including probation, parole, juvenile justice, incarceration alternatives, community correction, restorative justice. Page title: NY Correction History Society
	Automatic Cigarette Lighter URL: http://www.leishman.com.au/index2.htm ODP description: The Automatic Cigarette Lighter was designed for use in maximum-security correctional facilities where access to lighters and matches is prohibited for safety purposes. Page description: The Automatic Cigarette Lighter is the latest in safety precautions for the department of prisons, correctional facilities and mental institutions. The 'Automatic Cigarette Lighter' is a cigarette lighting device that has no naked flame and has a recessed heating element, The device was designed for use in maximum-security correctional facilities where access to lighters and matches is prohibited
	North Carolina Division of Prisons URL: http://www.doc.state.nc.us/dop/ ODP description: Information about the prison system and its programs.
	David Ferleger - ADA and Prisons URL: http://www.ferleger.com/adapri.html ODP description: Selected cases on issue of applicability of Americans With Disabilities Act to prisons. Page title: Disability Law Jewish Developmental Mental Health Special Master Southbury Training School Legal
	Prisoners and Punishment URL: http://crime.about.com/newsissues/crime/msub9.htm?pid=2771&cob=home ODP description: Prisoners and Punishment, from your About.com Guide Page title: Crime and Punishment Page description: Articles and resources delving deep into the study of crime, criminal profiles, serial killers, crime issues, the prison system, victims, crime prevention, the death penalty, crime statistics, terrorism, fugitives, trials, and other areas of criminal study.
	Tattoos: Recognition and Interpretation URL: http://www.convictsandcops.com/tattoo.htm ODP description: Tattoo recognition and interpretation is a valuable tool when dealing with state prison parolees. Page title: Tattoos - ConvictsAndCops.com
	Escapes and Disturbances URL: http://sun.soci.niu.edu/~critcrim/escapes/escapes.html ODP description: Media excerpts about prison/jail escapes and disturbances.
	The Prison Reform Trust URL: http://www.prisonreformtrust.org.uk/ ODP description: Aims to create a just, humane, and effective penal system. Research, publications, current projects, and event information. Page title: welcome to the prison reform trust website
	Human Writes URL: http://www.humanwrites.org ODP description: A non-profit organisation based in England that befriends and supports people on death row through letter-writing. Page title: hwhome
	Friends and Family of Prisoners URL: http://forums.delphiforums.com/PrisonerFriends/start ODP description: This is a place for anyone who is in some way connected to a prisoner, through friendship, love and/or family ties. Page title: Quick Registration
	Citizens For Effective Justice (CFEJ) URL: http://www.okplus.com/fedup/ ODP description: Working towards a solution which would reduce crime and prison overcrowding. Page title: Citizens For Effective Justice Page description: A plan for reducing both crime and prison overcrowding! Includes an unusual alternative sentencing program (see proposed legislation link) which combines a strong emphasis upon effective rehabilitation programs with the concepts of accountability/consequences for criminal behavior.
	Sentencing Scoresheet Compliance Report URL: http://www.dc.state.fl.us/pub/scoresheet/index.html ODP description: This report details the compliance of each Florida judicial circuit in submitting sentencing scoresheets for offenders convicted of felonies between July 1, 1998 and June 30, 1999. Page title: Sentencing Scoresheets Page description: These reports detail the compliance of each judicial circuit in submitting sentencing scoresheets for offenders convicted of felonies to the Department of Corrections.
	Canadian Federal Inmates URL: http://www.homestead.com/justice01/CanadianFederalPrisoner.html ODP description: Offers assistance, information to Canadian Federal Inmates' and their family members. Page title: Canadian Federal Prisoners and their Families Web Site.
	California's Crowded Prisons URL: http://www.fdungan.com/prison.htm ODP description: Article and statistics on the problems generated by overcrowding in California Department of Corrections facilities. Page title: CALIFORNIA'S CROWDED PRISONS Page description: Map of California State Prisons with statistics from the Department of Corrections concerning overcrowding.
	Prison Legal News URL: http://www.prisonlegalnews.org/ ODP description: Reports on court decisions affecting prisoners and contains information designed to help prisoners vindicate their rights in the judicial system. Page description: Prison Legal News
	Corrections Drug Testing URL: http://www.correctionsdrugtesting.com/ ODP description: Drug testing product information. Page title: Drug Testing and Correctional Institutions - A Guide Page description: Drug testing and Corrections - PDT-90 Hair Tests for a drug free environment.
	Corrections USA URL: http://www.cusa.org/ ODP description: Not for profit corporation run by and for Correctional Officers. Issues, calendar and membership information. Page title: Corrections U.S.A. Page description: Corrections U.S.A.
	American Community Corrections Institute URL: http://www.accilifeskills.com ODP description: ACCI produces cognitive restructuring and lifeskills workbooks for youth and adults in corrections and probation settings. Page title: Life Skills Curriculum Workbooks \| Cognitive Behavior Therapy Page description: Life Skills curriculum that use Cognitive Behavior Therapy to reduce recidivism
	Nancy Moran - Independent Prisoner Advocate URL: http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/6774/ ODP description: Promotes the well being of prisoners in Maryland and, to a limited extent, those released from prison. Page title: ~~~ Nancy Moran - Independent Prisoner Advocate - Main Page ~~~ Page description: Maryland Prison System for Concerned Parties