Statistics on Indian Country Jails

Sandy Schilling — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:13:00 GMT

Jails in Indian Country, 2007 from the Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that there are 2,163 inmates confined in Indian Country. This is a 24% increase over the past three years. They also report that there are 8,600 American Indians and Alaska Natives being held outside Indian County. This report includes information and, of course, statistics on many topics including programs, counseling, medical, work programs, and staff.

New Tribal Justice and Safety Website

Sandy Schilling — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:47:00 GMT

A new Tribal Justice and Safety Website was just announced by the Justice Department's Office of Justice Programs (OJP). According to the announcement, "The Internet home page will be a resource for American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments and communities, and will help the general public and other federal agencies to better understand the resources available for improving safety in Native American communities." For additional information the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), Census of Tribal Justice Agencies in Indian Country, 2002, has information on law enforcement, courts and administration, corrections and intermediate sanctions, and criminal history records and justice statistics.

Today's Jails : Indian Country

Statistics on Indian Country Jails

New Tribal Justice and Safety Website