Prisons Prisons Almanac 2006 is a large book at over 220 8½ x 11 pages. It contains the latest statistics on prisons and prisoners in America, reprints of the best prison-related news stories of the previous year, and predictions of what will happen in our penal and criminal justice system in 2006 by experienced people, including prisoners, prison staff and correctional experts. The complete table of contents of Prisons Almanac 2006 appears below, followed by a discount order form you can use to acquire this and other popular Prisons Foundation titles. Prisons Almanac 2006 is recommended for public, academic and prison libraries and all collections dealing with law, corrections and criminal justice issues. It is also a valuable reference for writers, researchers, students, activists, professionals, and concerned citizens.

PRISONS ALMANAC Table of Contents

The Statistical Picture of Prisoners in America
(summary of report - full report appears in Appendix) page 3
Best News Stories of the Year
Inmates work on Creative Project 4
Giving Spirit Fills Jail Program 5
A Little Something for Christmas in the Cell Block 6
Officers Honored for Saving Inmate's Life 8
Changes Made, More on the Way at Lockup 8
Inmates Find Purpose in Training Animals 10
American Nun Shuns Calif. Luxury for Mexican Jail 11
Prison Play Puts Inmates in Yule Spirit 12
One-time Inmate to Serve Those Still Behind Bars 13
Christmas Gifts for Inmates 14
Inmate Moms, Kids Visit for Christmas 15
Toys for Underprivileged Kids from Prisoners 16
Alternatives to Youth Prisons 16
Prisons to Curtail Racial Segregation 17
Inmate Allowed to Run 52-Mile Marathon 19
Religion Reduces Anti-social Behavior in Prisons 20
Ex-inmate Finds Allies for Teaching Credential 21
Holiday Volunteers Remember Inmates 22
Ministry Helps Prisoners, Families 23
Prisoners Train Dogs to Be Family Pets 24
Inmates Show Decorating Skills 25
Home Detention Puts Inmates in their Homes 26
Inmate Freed When Charges Dismissed 26
DNA Tests Exonerate Two Former Prisoners 27
Prisoner Billy Sinclair Writes About Redemption 29
Landscaping Teacher Helps Inmates at Women's Jail 31
Inmates Vow to Improve Lives at Graduation 32
Prisoners Providing Braille Textbooks for Children 33
Inmates Making Toys for Mac’s Kids 35
Man Gets $2 Million for Wrongful Imprisonment 36
Program Helps Former Inmates 37
'About Face' Program Helps Inmates Stay out 38
Inmates Give Computers Second Chance 39
Women Inmates Can Take College Courses 41
Cards Send Greetings, Encouragement to Inmates 42
Prison Healthcare Czar Named 42
Helping Prisoners Return Home 44
Salvation Army Helps Inmates Give Their to Children 45
Inmates Extend Condolences After Jail Officer Dies 45
Program Teaches Inmates to Cook 46
Prison Education Proves Beneficial to Inmates 47
Equipping Inmates to Build New Livelihoods 48
Holidays Mean Good Eating for Inmates 50
Prisoner Gets Beauty Crown 51
Key Politician Backs Aid for Former Inmates 52
Prisons Open Tattoo Pilot Program for Inmates 52
Students Travel to State Prison to Play Chess 53
Prisoners' Handicrafts at Trade Fair Break Myths 54
Former Judge Calls Drug War a 'Failure' 55
Professor Wins Honors for Starting Prison Arts Project 56
Ex-Prisoner Finds Lesson in Laughter 56
Inmates May Use Port Space as Fish Farm 57
Artist Teaches Prisoners Art for Self-Sufficiency 58
Imprisoned Women Prepare for Life Outside 59
Job Fair Helps Inmates Prepare for Employment 61
Inmates Learn Construction Skills 62
Professional Artist Draws Inmates to Art 64
Novelist-Inspired Inmates Use Power of the Pen 64
Inmate to Leave Prison as a Dental Technician 65
Prison Offers Vocational Training for Inmates 66
Inmates Get Help as They Prepare for Freedom 68
Poets In Prison 70
Prisons Chief, Review Panel Illegally Close Meeting 71
Inmates Get the Keys in Overcrowded British Prisons 71
Inmates Refurbish Bikes for Kids 72
Education Can Free Inmates from Crime Cycle 73
Inmates Get Early Release for Education Work 73
Inmates Cultivate Moss — and New Interests in Life 74
Inmates Take PRIDE in Print Award 76
Reality Tv Seeks Peek into World of Prisons 77
Inmates Find Solace in World of Art 78
Artistic Visions from Prison 79
Jail's 'Christian Tier' Gives Inmates Sense of Renewal 80
Jail Inmates to Further Education 81
Inmates' Kids Need Mentoring 82
Prison Agrees to Facilitate Prayer 83
Inmate Health Becoming a Priority 84
Women in Prison to Care for Abandoned Cats 85
Reaching Out to Families of Prisoners 86
'The Exonerated' Tells Story of the Wrongly Accused 87
Prisoners Help Others, Learn Skills 88
Corrections Officer Garners Award 90
Prison Programs Give Real-life Job Training 92
Jail Inmates Earn Diplomas 93
Alternative-to-Jail Programs Prove Successful 93
Inmates Hope to Learn Skills for Future 95
Volunteer Focuses Time on Helping Inmates 98
Inmates' Stories: In their Own Words 99
Beauty Pageant Offers Ray of Hope for Inmates 100
'Home for Good' Helps Inmates 101
New Program to Help Ex-Inmates Find Work 103
Inmates Help Care for Animals 103
Inmates Blossom Along with Garden 104
Ministry Offers Inmates Cookies, Caring, Changes 105
Unusual American Legion Post Helps Inmates 106
Once an Inmate, Now an Inspiration 107
Community Service Puts Prisoners on Stage 110
Inmates Walk to Raise Money for Cancer Research 111
Easing the Hard Time with Sensitive-Needs Yards 112
Educator Teaching Inmates New Perspectives 115
Inmates Find Contentment in Giving to Others 116
For Prisoners' Children, Mentors Fill a Gap 117
Inmate Gardeners Win Big at Fair 118
Inmate Artist Asserts Right to Create Art 118
Ex-Inmate Turns Fulbright Scholar 120
Prisoners Learn Lesson from Horse Whisperers 121
Program Helps Inmates Earn Diplomas 121
Marrying an Inmate Can Work 123
Studies Fault Judges in Jail Crowding 124
Giving Inmates the Freedom of Expression 125
Computers Give Inmates New Lifeline 126
Inmates Find Help, Hope in Prison's Drug Program 127
Prisoners Donate Repaired Bicycles 128
‘Art from Prison’ Exhibit Shows Inmates Creativity 129
Inmates Knit for Chemo Patients 130
Prison Art Project Touching Lives 131
Volunteer Breathes Serenity into Inmates 132
Women Inmates Gain Confidence with Group 133
Prisoners Get Relaxation Room to Prevent Suicides 135
Bill Aims to Limit Inmate Shackling 136
County Honored for Aid to Ex-prisoners 137
Inmates Find Jobs, Ease Taxpayers’ Burden 138
Mexican Folk Art Emerged from Prison 139
Prison Newspaper Wins Case on Getting Names 140
Inmate Art Show to Benefit Victims 141
History Bee Lets Young Inmates Soar 142
Inmates Lend Hand to Build Habitat Home 143
Reforming California's Prisons 144
Inmates Experience the Buzz of Beekeeping 147
Kids Of Prison Inmates Enjoy Summer Camp 148
Sheriff Seeks More Time to Plan Release of Inmates 148
Man Helps Inmates Cope with Prison Life 149
Warden Orders Inmates' Meditation Garden 151
Inmates Help Needy by Refurbishing Wheelchairs 152
Prison Seeking to Help Addicts Shows Promise 154
Award Goes to Prisoners' Rights Advocate 154
Airman’s Wife Teaching English to Inmates in Korea 155
Jewish Inmate Files Suit Over Rules on Shaving 157
Nun Offers Solace to Death-Row Inmates 158
Classes in Painting, Other Arts Helps Inmates 159
Court Says Inmates May Challenge Assignments 162
Parole Board Watches "The Plea" and Frees Prisoner 162
Chaplain Gives Hope to Inmates 163
Graduation Brings Prisoners New Hope 165
Book Offer Help to Prisoners' Children 166
Why Open Prisons and Close Schools? 167
Inmates Sought to Help at Shelter 168
Banned for Criticism, Chaplain Regains Jail Access 169
Ex-Prisoner is First to Earn Ph.D. in Juvenile Justice 170
Famous Band Includes a Prison on its Latest Tour 171
Inmates to Benefit from Computer Training 172
Prisoner Takes Top Prize at Poetry Contest 173
Notorious Nazi Prison Liberated 60 Years Ago 174
Theater Project Helps Inmates 176
Reading Program Gives Inmates' Kids Better Life 178
Prisoners' Art Dispels Common Stereotypes 180
Educators Plan Forum on Book, Inmates 181
Prisoners Help Pay for Crash Youth's Funeral 182
Martha Stewart to Leave Prison 183
Inmates Building for the Future 183
Hillary Pushes Vote for Felons 185
Inmates Take Advantage of Library Access 185
Student Volunteers Tutor Inmates 186
Profiles of the Prisoners of Conscience 188
Ex-Inmate Starts Program That Helps Female Felons 189
Special Project Gives Counselors Time with Inmates 191
The Short Life of the Feeney Amendment 192
Foundation to Build Chapels at Prisons 194
City to Host Transition House for Ex-Inmates 196
Community Service Comes in Many Forms 197
Former Warden Reflects on Past, Considers Future 198
APPENDIX:
The Statistical Picture of Prisoners in America (full report) 201

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