Benefits Of Censorship In Prisons

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When it comes to inmates rights in prison they have strict rules and regulations. The use of mail is just one of these strict rules that inmates have. When shortages of personnel occurs mail letters were often limited to one letter per inmate. When it comes to religious rights in prison there has been conflict when it comes to providing that freedom. When it comes to medical treatment for inmates there has always been an issue with it and it has prompted the U.S. Supreme Court to form a decision.
The mail system in prisons are closely tied to visitations. These two systems are connected because it allows inmates to have contact with those on the outside of the prison. The limitations and censorships related to the visits are because of security

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