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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > penology > prisons and correctional facilities > prison architecture > new generation prisons

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new generation prisons  

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  • Since the late 1970s, most new prison construction in the United States has been modeled according to “New Generation” prison designs. These buildings are intended to maximize security and efficiency by means of easy observation and electronic surveillance of inmates. [Source: Encyclopedia of Prisons & Correctional Facilities; New Generation Prisons]

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