Myths and Realities in Prison Siting

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This article reviews arguments for and against the siting of a correctional facility in a community. Arguments for siting are usually based on the economic benefits for the community. However, the appeal of these benefits varies with different communities and among various groups in the communities. Opposition may result from many reasons: fear of escapes, decline in property values, prisoners' families, quality-of-life concerns, and feelings of inefficacy. Future siting will probably continue to take place near existing facilities and in small, economically depressed communities in which the economic benefits of the siting can make the most difference.

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