“inmates” Charts
Number of Prisoners Decreases for the Third Straight Year »
The number of prisoners under state and federal jurisdiction in the U.S. has declined for three straight years. Not only…
Choosing Their Last Words Wisely »
Death is the end of all things, except perhaps one's legacy. When facing impending demise, what should a person say…
The Prison Gender Gap »
There are a little over two hundred thousand Americans currently incarcerated within the United States. The disparity between men and…
Our Own Angel of Death: Texas on Top »
Texas executes a ridiculous amount of people, averaging 13.5 executions a year. There are four states that have only executed…
The Races Of Our Prison Population »
These are the races that populate our prison systems. While the majority of inmates are Caucasian, a disproportionately large percentage…
When the State Fails Youth »
This shocking statistic, that a full 70% of inmates in California state prison have spent time in the foster care…
Prevalence of Mental Disorder in Prison Populations »
With 1% of Americans behind bars and parts of America building prisons at a faster rate than they are building…