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https://www.businessinsider.com/take-a-tour-of-americas-cushiest-prison-2013-6?op=1
Published July 30th, 2019
There are about 6,125 prisons and correctional facilities in the US. Of these 102 are federal prisons, 3283 local jails, 1719 state prisons, 942 juvenile correctional facilities, and 79 Indian County Jails.
From gyms and swimming pools to jam-packed cell rooms, conditions of prison facilities in the US vary widely. Most of the time, amenities in these prisons depend on who are incarcerated in there.
In Los Angeles for example, some prisons offer a “pay-to-stay” option for celebrities and other high profile people serving time. In other parts of the country, the quest for cheap jail calls is the least of an inmate’s worry.
In this post, we’ve rounded up a list of the five best and worst places to be locked up in the USA.
Best Prisons In The US
Mahanoy State Correctional Institution, Pennsylvania
This is a medium-security level facility for male prisoners that sits on a 222-acre tract of land. This facility focuses more on inmate rehabilitation and re-education rather than punishment.
It has a special needs unit and offers a variety of vocational courses for inmates aimed at easing their re-entry into society. The institution also has impressive adult literacy and mental health programs. English as a Second Language (ESL) course is also offered for detained immigrants.
Pensacola Federal Prison Camp, Florida
Pensacola FPC is a minimum-security federal prison for males. Over the years, the facility has hosted a number of high profile inmates. Since its a minimum-security prison, inmates are allowed to check their emails and even work on a blog. It also has a library and a softball field. No wonder why Forbes magazine listed it as one of the “cushiest” prisons in 2009.
Dublin Federal Correctional Institution, California
It’s a low-security federal prison for female offenders. Like the Pensacola FPC, this prison also had its share of high profile convicts. A former prime minister of Ukraine, an American billionaire and the daughter of a publishing magnate all spent time within its walls. It also has excellent GED and ESL programs as well as parenting courses.
Bastrop Federal Correctional Institution, Texas
FCI Bastrop is located 30 miles south of Austin and houses more than 2,000 male inmates. Each prisoner must either work or take part in educational courses as long as they pass the medical exam. These courses include ESL, GED and adult literacy. The institution also offers parenting and vocational training programs.
Sandstone Federal Correctional Institution, Minnesota
Located 100 miles northeast of Minneapolis, this facility hosts minimum-security federal male inmates. It provides medical and dental care and even provides prescription glasses for inmates. Sandstone also offers individual and group counseling sessions and other mental health services. It also provides incentives to inmates who successfully completed their literacy programs.
A small window in an isolated cell where death row inmates are usually kept.
WORST PRISONS IN THE US
Rikers Island, New York
Rikers Island is home to the largest correctional and mental institution in the world. This 400-acre facility is New York’s main jail complex and hosts an average of 10,000 inmates per day. Of these total, 85% are not yet convicted of crimes.
There are numerous reports of inmates routinely beaten up and sexually assaulted. Officer brutality is also high. The facility is also widely criticized for its mistreatment of mentally-ill and LGBT inmates.
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