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Examples of unique content are FOIA requests such a report showing the breakdown of BOP populations by specialized unit (knowing the target and actual capacities, unit program missions, etc., can help formulate more practical judicial recommendations) and a list of the location of facilities by mental health care levels.
Each prison is classified by security level (from camp to high). In turn, each adult in custody is designated to a particular facility based on a variety of factors, including their individual security level, their programming medical needs, and medical/mental health requirements.
Because of the inherent isolation of adults in custody, seamless communication with attorneys, other advocates, family members and friends is essential both to mental health and successful reentry to society.
When adults in custody believe they have been mistreated or that staff are not following policy, a complaint can be lodged via the administrative remedy process, which extends up to the central office in D.C. Litigation cannot be initiated until this process is exhausted. However, there are many systemic biases and roadblocks built into the system.
It’s important to understand the policies (and actual practices) related to how prisons are run – including the operation of the prison commissary, management of prisoner funds, prisoner employment, etc.
This pivotal 2018 legislation is commonly misunderstood and applied but offers many individuals the opportunity for early supervised release, transfer to a halfway house or home confinement, as well as other incentives.
People who are sentenced to prison often enter with medical problems, and once inside, the complex dynamics of incarceration further contributes to poor health. It also can be very difficult to access the necessary resources.
It’s estimated that 37% of people in prison have some degree of mental illness, but it is often difficult to get appropriate care while incarcerated. Our resources in this section also discuss issues and programs related to addiction.
Preparation for transition from incarceration back to the community should begin from the day of entry. This often doesn’t occur as it should; however, there are some BOP programs adults in custody may/should take. In addition, the final step in re-entry involves what is commonly known as residential reentry centers aka “halfway houses.”
Types of “special housing,” set apart from the general population which is used for disciplinary purposes, and other administrative reasons.
Note: Documents produced by external agencies/organizations are shared by PERA to provide context and potentially helpful information. PERA is not responsible for their content. In addition, some of the data in these documents may be dated and PERA cannot attest to their current accuracy or applicability.