How to fix the US Federal Bureau of Prisons

Systemic Impact: Prisons & Society

Prisons don’t exist in a vacuum. This section connects BOP policies to broader societal issues: cycles of poverty, racial disparities, and the economic burden of mass incarceration. It argues that humane prisons benefit everyone, emphasizing rehabilitation as a public good.

Fixing the Federal Bureau of Prisons: A Necessary Step for Public Safety

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The criminal justice system in the United States impacts every aspect of society, but no branch has a more far-reaching effect than the federal system. Federal laws apply to every citizen, and violations often lead to long-term incarceration in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Today, more than 168,000 individuals are held within the BOP’s facilities.

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Systemic Impact: Prisons & Society

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Category: Systemic Impact: Prisons & Society

The Urgent Need for Reform in Federal Prisons

It's a critical yet often overlooked truth: the vast majority of individuals incarcerated in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) will eventually return to their communities. Despite long sentences and substandard access to healthcare—which in some cases may amount to a de facto life sentence—most inmates will one day walk free. The question is, what kind of person will be coming back?

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