Size of a Prison Cell
In 2005 there were more than 2 million citizens incarcerated in federal, state or county facilities. The United States imprisons more of its citizens than any other country in the world. Black people are 7.8 times more likely to be sentenced to jail than whites when committing the same crime.
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Size
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An average prison cell in a U.S. federal prison is 6 feet by 8 feet. In Britain, by comparison, the ideal minimum size is 18.04 square feet.
Furnishings
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Jail cells in the United States are made of a heavy duty door that is locked from the outside, a stainless steel lavatory that is anchored in place and a bed that is also anchored to a wall or the floor. Any other furniture or fittings are screwed into place to prevent vandalism or injury.
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Facts
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Every day in the United States 200 more jail cells are constructed. The United States spends more money on prisons than on education. From 1990 to 2010, money spent on prisons increased 570 percent, whereas money spent on elementary and secondary education increased by just 33 percent, according to the Hearts and Minds website.
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References
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