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The Organization of American States (OAS) Inter-American Observatory on Public Security (www.alertamerica.org) has just released new and updated regional, sub regional and national information on prisons from 34 OAS Member Countries. The Observatory collects official data and works together with UNODC in the implementation of the CTS process. The Observatory has posted new data on adults held in prisons; children deprived of liberty; untried persons held; prisoners sentenced for illicit drugs, robbery and homicide; and occupancy rates, by gender and age for all 34 countries of North, South, Central America and the Caribbean.

For more data and information please visit the following URL:

http://www.oas.org/dsp/observatorio/database/indicators.aspx?lang=en



Do nor hesitate to contact me in case you need more information.



Kind regards,



Luiz O. Coimbra

Head, Information on Public Security Unit

Department of Public Security

Organization of American States

1889 F Street, NW, 20006

Washington, DC

Office phone: +1 (202) 370 5083

Cell phone: +1 (202) 538 0515

Email: lcoimbra@oas.org

Visit the OAS Inter-American Observatory on Public Security Posted on 17 Dec 2013 Luiz O. Coimbra New and updated data on prisons from 34 countries in the Western Hemisphere:The Organization of American States (OAS) Inter-American Observatory on Public Security (www.alertamerica.org) has just released new and updated regional, sub regional and national information on prisons from 34 OAS Member Countries. The Observatory collects official data and works together with UNODC in the implementation of the CTS process. The Observatory has posted new data on adults held in prisons; children deprived of liberty; untried persons held; prisoners sentenced for illicit drugs, robbery and homicide; and occupancy rates, by gender and age for all 34 countries of North, South, Central America and the Caribbean.For more data and information please visit the following URL:http://www.oas.org/dsp/observatorio/database/indicators.aspx?lang=enDo nor hesitate to contact me in case you need more information.Kind regards,Luiz O. CoimbraHead, Information on Public Security UnitDepartment of Public SecurityOrganization of American States1889 F Street, NW, 20006Washington, DCOffice phone: +1 (202) 370 5083Cell phone: +1 (202) 538 0515Email: lcoimbra@oas.orgVisit the OAS Inter-American Observatory on Public Security

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These are figures compiled by the respected International Centre for Prison Studies in London in association with University of Essex and can be accessed here: http://www.prisonstudies.org/info/worldbrief/wpb_country.php?country=61



In a population of 11,250,000 that equates to 0.5 persons per 100,000.



Statisticians among you may be able to explain why only whole numbers are reported in the data.



That puts the US figure of 715 into stark relief. Posted on 17 Jul 2013 SMcG In answer to all of those questions about Cuba, there were 57,337 prisoners in Cuba in May 2010 according to the Cuban Ministry responsible.These are figures compiled by the respected International Centre for Prison Studies in London in association with University of Essex and can be accessed here: http://www.prisonstudies.org/info/worldbrief/wpb_country.php?country=61In a population of 11,250,000 that equates to 0.5 persons per 100,000.Statisticians among you may be able to explain why only whole numbers are reported in the data.That puts the US figure of 715 into stark relief.

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1/ Differences in drug laws many are misdemeanors in Canada

2/ Minimum sentencing means longer prison stays for lessor crimes.

3/ Privatization of the prison system these have to produce a profit so the large companies are promoting longer prison terms and more minimum sentencing for minor crimes etc



bob Posted on 28 Oct 2011 bob The number 1 thru 3 reasons1/ Differences in drug laws many are misdemeanors in Canada2/ Minimum sentencing means longer prison stays for lessor crimes.3/ Privatization of the prison system these have to produce a profit so the large companies are promoting longer prison terms and more minimum sentencing for minor crimes etcbob

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What is the main cause of this difference? Posted on 25 Sep 2011 AR-15 I am wondering why there is so big difference between USA and Canada.What is the main cause of this difference?