History of private prisons in the United States
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Mulch, M. (2009). CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN PRIVATE PRISONS. National Lawyers Guild Review, 66(2), 70-94.
Mulch reveals that the U.S. Department of Justice shows that during "the 18th century, the modern prison emerged . . . [and] the use of privately operated facilities became popular." During this era, "government officials would often appoint a head jailer in a particular locality. While the jailer held a quasi-public position, it was not uncommon for ...
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