Updates the US Bureau of Prisons' investigation of inmate sexual aggression, and contrasts findings from the federal study with other reports. Discusses the Federal Bureau of Prisons' policy on homosexual activity and family visitation programs and describes some processes in corrections which will make prisons generally safer. (JAC)

Examines questions regarding the perceptions of New York State prisoners (N=263), their chances of an early release, and their strategies to expedite the release process. Findings suggest that inmates view all activities thought to expedite release as important. Many prisoners wished to eliminate the "game playing" thought associated…

Discusses why correctional educators need to understand prisoners' argot and provides a glossary of prison slang. (SK)

This bulletin presents findings from the fifth Annual Survey of Jails. The survey was developed to provide an estimate of the country's jail inmate population in the years between National Jail Censuses which are conducted every 5 years, the last being in 1983. These findings are summarized: (1) at midyear 1987 local jails held 295,873 inmates, an…

A former inmate of Attica discusses the importance of good library services to prisoners. (SJ)

Describes People, Animals and Love (PAL), organization dedicated to bringing people and pets together and PAL program implemented in one correctional facility. Notes that PAL program has given prisoners opportunity to learn vocational trade while improving their quality of life by showing compassion and understanding to animals. (Author/NB)

This article briefly surveys existing correctional institutions and cites the need for recreational activities as a means of rehabilitation. (PD)

Prisoner memoirs deliver the message that although the need for library service in prisons is intense, it is often unmet. (Author)

Recognizing that the issue of work by prisoners is a major policy concern for correctional administrators, this article outlines the history of prison work programs, the policy implications of such endeavors, and advocates the creation of an opportunity structure for inmates within prison work programs. (Author)

Reviews the March 1985 issue of the Annals of the American Academy of Political Science (vol. 478, pp.9-182) in which 18 authors describe and discuss various aspects of the problem of crowding in prisons and jails of the United States. (ABB)

Presents an historical overview of prisons and prisoners dating from the 1700s, through the use of actual documents. Provides information on various prisons throughout the country and the evolution of correctional rehabilitation. (BL)

Given the basic assumption that adult educators seek the growth and development of individuals toward personal maturity and responsibility, the prison setting works constantly against this effort. There is a need for active pressure for the kind of corrective institution in which adult education might have a better chance. (SA)

It took nine Pittsburgh librarians ten months, but they succeeded in setting up a library in the county jail. (Author)