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  1. List of United States federal prisons - Wikipedia

    Most United States penitentiaries (USPs) are high-security facilities, which have highly secured perimeters with walls or reinforced fences, multiple and single-occupant cell housing, the highest …

  2. BOP: Federal Bureau of Prisons Web Site

    The BOP is looking for qualified Correctional Officers and medical professionals to join our team at 100+ facilities across the nation. Learn more about how to apply and join our mission today. How Do I ...

  3. Prisons and prisoners - USAGov

    Find out how to send money or visit someone in prison. And learn the process for filing a complaint about a prison. You can search for prisoners and prison records based on when and where someone …

  4. Prison | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 12, 2025 · prison, an institution for the confinement of persons who have been remanded (held) in custody by a judicial authority or who have been deprived of their liberty following conviction for a …

  5. Correctional Facilities - National Institute of Justice

    Prisons are state or federal housing facilities that confine convicted felons with sentences typically longer than a year. Jails are administered by local law enforcement and hold those with shorter …

  6. USA Full Prison List

    Welcome to our comprehensive directory of USA prisons. This resource provides detailed information about correctional facilities across the United States, offering a complete guide to each institution.

  7. Locate Correctional Facilities by State - National Institute of Corrections

    Feb 9, 2022 · The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Facility Directory lists federal prisons, while state correctional facilities are organized by each Department of Corrections. These directories provide …

  8. 7.9. Types of Prisons – Introduction to the U.S. Criminal ... - Unizin

    Below is a detailed map of the regions of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. As is depicted, there are several different types of facilities within each region. A central office is also designated for each of …

  9. Types of Prisons - Crime Museum

    Prisons are designed to house people who have broken the law and to remove them from free society. Inmates are locked away for a set period of time and have very limited freedoms during their …

  10. Prison - Wikipedia

    Prisons serve two primary functions within the criminal-justice system: holding people charged with crimes while they await trial, and confining those who have pleaded guilty or been convicted to serve …