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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > social history of crime > courts, corrections, punishments > corrections > new generation jails
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > penology > corrections (penology) > corrections > new generation jails
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > race and crime > corrections > new generation jails

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new generation jails  

Definition

  • The new generation jail is a departure from the traditional jail in its architecture, interior design, and design philosophy. The jail's state-of-the-art design attempts to create a safer and more humane environment for both the inmates and staff. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment; New Generation Jails]

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