| Survivors_Art_Foundation Committed to empowering trauma-survivors with effective expressive outlets via internet art gallery, outreach programs, and national exhibitions. |
| VSA_arts An international non-profit arts organization of affiliates, promotes the creative power of the arts in the lives of people with disabilities. A wide range of educational opportunities, exhibits and p |
| VSA_arts_of_Alabama A non-profit organization dedicated to implementing arts related programming, training and advocacy to individuals and various groups as a means to achieve personal growth, increase self-confidence an |
| VSA_arts_of_Delaware VSA is devoted to enhancing the capabilities, confidence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities through life-long learning opportunities in the arts. |
| VSA_arts_of_Florida A state affiliate of VSA arts, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the arts into the lives of people with disabilities. |
| VSA_arts_of_Georgia A non-profit organization celebrating the power of the arts in the lives of individuals with disabilities in Georgia. Operates the Arts for All gallery in downtown Atlanta. |
| VSA_arts_of_Louisiana Brings meaningful and structured arts education into local educational agencies, parochial, and special schools. |
| VSA_arts_of_Massachusetts Serving individuals with disabilities by creating opportunities for participation in the arts and integration into the cultural and educational mainstream. |
| VSA_arts_of_Minnesota Programs, services, accessible theatre listings, newsletter and resources provided or created by the VSA arts affiliate in Minnesota |
| VSA_arts_of_Montana A non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to accessibility and education in the arts. |
| VSA_arts_of_Wisconsin Expanding the capabilities, confidence, and quality of life for children and s with disabilities by providing programs in music, dance, drama, creative writing, and visual art. |
| VSA_arts_of_Wyoming Promoting the creative power in people with disabilities through education in the Arts. |
| Wired_Designs A promotional website, advocating up and coming artists with disabilities. |
| American_Community_Corrections_Institute ACCI produces cognitive restructuring and lifeskills workbooks for youth and s in corrections and probation settings. |
| Automatic_Cigarette_Lighter The Automatic Cigarette Lighter was designed for use in maximum-security correctional facilities where access to lighters and matches is prohibited for safety purposes. |
| California\'s_Crowded_Prisons Article and statistics on the problems generated by overcrowding in California Department of Corrections facilities. |
| Canadian_Federal_Inmates Offers assistance, information to Canadian Federal Inmates' and their family members. |
| Citizens_For_Effective_Justice_(CFEJ) Working towards a solution which would reduce crime and prison overcrowding. |
| Correctional_News News and ideas related to the design, construction, management, and operation of prisons. |
| Corrections_Drug_Testing Drug testing product information. |
| Corrections_USA Not for profit corporation run by and for Correctional Officers. Issues, calendar and membership information. |
| David_Ferleger_-__ADA_and_Prisons Selected cases on issue of applicability of Americans With Disabilities Act to prisons. |
| Escapes_and_Disturbances Media excerpts about prison/jail escapes and disturbances. |
| Federal_Prison_-_A_Survival_Guide Practical advice to ease the uncertainty, depression and pain of family members and the person destined to spend time in a Federal Prison. |
| Friends_and_Family_of_Prisoners This is a place for anyone who is in some way connected to a prisoner, through friendship, love and/or family ties. |
| Human_Rights_Watch__No_Escape_-_Male_Rape_in_U_S__Prisons Report claiming that state authorities are responsible for widespread prisoner-on-prisoner ual abuse in U.S. men's prisons. Video clips, prisoner statements, and case histories. |
| Human_Rights_Watch__Prison_Conditions_and_the_Treatment_of_Prisoners Information on prison conditions around the world, international human rights standards applicable to prisoners. |
| Human_Writes Non-profit organization finds penpals for people on death row. |
| Nancy_Moran_-_Independent_Prisoner_Advocate Promotes the well being of prisoners in Maryland and, to a limited extent, those released from prison. |
| New_York_Correction_History_Society Articles and photos about history of state correctional services, including probation, parole, juvenile justice, incarceration alternatives, community correction, restorative justice. |
| North_Carolina_Division_of_Prisons Information about the prison system and its programs. |
| Prison_Legal_News Reports on court decisions affecting prisoners and contains information designed to help prisoners vindicate their rights in the judicial system. |
| The_Prison_Reform_Trust Aims to create a just, humane, and effective penal system. Research, publications, current projects, and event information. |
| Prisoners_and_Punishment Prisoners and Punishment, from your About.com Guide |
| A_Prisoner\'s_Dictionary A dictionary of prison slang. |
| Sentencing_Scoresheet_Compliance_Report This report details the compliance of each Florida judicial circuit in submitting sentencing scoresheets for offenders convicted of felonies between July 1, 1998 and June 30, 1999. |
| Standard_Minimum_Rules_for_the_Treatment_of_Prisoners Complete text of the United Nations treaty. |
| Tattoos__Recognition_and_Interpretation Tattoo recognition and interpretation is a valuable tool when dealing with state prison parolees. |
| Death__Suicide Educational site about death in general, and suicide in particular. Covers different types of suicide. |
| Ethics_Side_of_Suicide Ethical issues associated with suicide treatment, intervention and facilitated suicide. |
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