Commission on Safety and Abuse in America's Prisons

Over the course of four public hearings held throughout the year in cities across the United States, commissioners collected voluminous testimony and supporting information from a broad and diverse array of experts and stakeholders.

In June 2006, the commission published Confronting Confinement, a comprehensive report of its findings along with 30 practical recommendations for operating safe and effective correctional facilities. A report summary is also available.

Based on several of the recommendations, Vera has launched a new project, Corrections Support and Accountability, which is partnering with two states and two large counties to create systems of oversight for correctional facilities that are tailored to meet each jurisdiction’s needs.

For more information about the Commission on Safety and Abuse in America’s Prisons, visit www.prisoncommission.org.

For more information about Vera’s Washington DC Office, contact Alex Busansky.