Jail Crowding

Jailing Communities: The Impact of Jail Expansion and Effective Public Safety Strategies This report examines the jail population growth and the serious consequences for communities that are now paying tens of billions annually to sustain county jails. Justice Policy Institute April 2008.

Unlocking America: Why and How to Reduce America's Prison Population This report shows "that incarcerating large numbers of people has little impact on crime" and that the "improper use of probation and parole increases incarceration rates while doing little to control crime" JFA Institute 2007.

Beyond the Myths: The Jail in Your Community VIDEO This 2003 video from the National Institute of Corrections provides the public with general information about jails and the need for community interest in local jail issues.

Exploring Problems and Prospects for Controlling County Jail Populations in the United States: An Action Research Study Challenges and potential solutions for reducing jail overcrowding are examined. NIJ 2005.

Jail Crowding: Understanding Jail Population Dynamics - This publication serves as a must-read guidebook for jail commanders and jail population analysts. NIC 2002.

A Second Look at Alleviating Jail Crowding: A System's Perspective - This 2000 monograph from the Bureau of Justice Assistance describes how justice system officials have attempted to minimize jail crowding in recent years.