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contract facilities  

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  • The practice of contracting with private agencies for correctional services grew substantially in the late 20th century, coinciding with a steady growth in the size of the correctional population. Contract facilities have become increasingly common in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. [Source: Encyclopedia of Prisons & Correctional Facilities; Contract Facilities]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-RK9WJ7HK-H

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