These notorious prisons located throughout the U.S. can still be visited today for those who are drawn to the macabre and ...

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A tour of the facility shows how the former federal penitentiary remains larger than life in American mythology.

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21 prisons return to normal after searches prompted by violent incidents, including SVSP Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. What is very local?

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation had restricted inmate movements and suspended privileges at 21 prisons because of a statewide surge in violence.

San Quentin California is looking to Norway, with help from a Danish architecture practice, to revamp its prisons. Will it work?

California prisons halt visits after spikes in inmate violence, overdoses, and contraband. CDCR investigates deaths, attacks, and safety concerns.

California prisons halt visits after spikes in inmate violence, overdoses, and contraband. CDCR investigates deaths, attacks, and safety concerns.