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  1. List of United States federal prisons - Wikipedia

    Most United States penitentiaries (USPs) are high-security facilities, which have highly secured perimeters with walls or reinforced fences, multiple and single-occupant cell housing, the …

  2. BOP: Federal Bureau of Prisons Web Site

    The BOP is looking for qualified Correctional Officers and medical professionals to join our team at 100+ facilities across the nation. Learn more about how to apply and join our mission today. …

  3. USA Full Prison List

    Welcome to our comprehensive directory of USA prisons. This resource provides detailed information about correctional facilities across the United States, offering a complete guide to …

  4. Prison | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    2 days ago · prison, an institution for the confinement of persons who have been remanded (held) in custody by a judicial authority or who have been deprived of their liberty following conviction …

  5. Prisons and prisoners - USAGov

    Find out how to send money or visit someone in prison. And learn the process for filing a complaint about a prison. You can search for prisoners and prison records based on when and …

  6. Prisons and Jails of the United States Map | Interactive ...

    Aug 28, 2025 · “Prisons” refers to state and federal facilities; “jails” are locally run detention facilities. The United States does not maintain a single registry that classifies every facility by …

  7. Breaking Down the Different Types of Prisons in America

    Jun 17, 2019 · There are many types of prisons and correctional facilities in the United States, all with their own rules and ways of operating. In this article we’ll highlight the types of prisons, …