A look into the history of the prison system in the United States
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The United States has the highest rate of incarceration of any country in the world.
The country represents only 5% of the global population but 25% of the prison population. Here’s a look into the prison system in the United States and how slavery and racism contributed to it.
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Inside a prison in the Republic of Moldova where inmates have access to needles, syringes, disinfectants, condoms and informational materials on HIV and hepatitis, tuberculosis and other infectious diseases. 2014. Credit: UNAIDS/D. Gutu
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On any given day, approximately 11 million people worldwide are in confinement.
On any given day, approximately 11 million people worldwide are in confinement. Drug injection and sexual intercourse occur worldwide in prisons. The risk of sexual violence among prisoners and their insufficient access to condoms, lubricants, pre-exposure prophylaxis and harm reduction services heighten their chances of acquiring HIV, hepatitis C and sexually transmitted infections.
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