State and Federal Prisoners: Profiles of Inmate Characteristics in 1991 and 1997

Contains profiles of felons incarcerated in Federal & state correctional facilities, using data from the two most recent surveys of inmates in Federal & state correctional facilities. It addresses the following questions: (1) what were the overall profiles -- personal demographics, family background, criminal record, drug history, & treatment participation -- for state & for Federal prison inmates in 1997, & were there any differences between state & Federal inmates or by current offense type, race, & gender?; & (2) in comparing the 1991 & 1997 profiles, were there any changes in the overall profiles for state & for Federal inmates or by current offense type, race, & gender?Richard M. Stana is the author of 'State and Federal Prisoners: Profiles of Inmate Characteristics in 1991 and 1997' with ISBN 9780756703837 and ISBN 0756703832.