There are myriad publications online and in print that are enlightening classroom scholars on this topic. There are opinion pieces; then there are annotations that consist of reputable authors who collaborate to study the root of the situation. A book was published in 2000 called: Prison Overcrowding and Prison Population Inflation. This book highlighted the nature and development of the disparity between the prison populace and the accommodations made for the prisoners, it offered a broad package of measures, covering crime prevention, treatment programs, penal reform, and vouched for more of an informed public that can contribute to improvements in the organization and conduct toward prisoners in the penal
