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The Worst County Jails in the US: Inside America’s Most Dangerous Local Detention Centers

"The American carceral system is divided into state prisons, federal penitentiaries, and local county jails. While prisons generally house individuals convicted of felony crimes serving long-term sentences, county jails are designed for short-term stays, housing those awaiting trial or serving minor misdemeanor sentences. Despite their temporary nature, many local facilities across the country have deteriorated into zones of extreme violence, systemic neglect, and structural decay. Identifying the worst county jails in the US requires analyzing federal investigation reports, civil rights litigation, staff turn-over rates, and inmate mortality..."

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