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Prisonpedia is a not-for-profit, public knowledge base dedicated to documenting the people, places, and policies that shape incarceration in America.

Our mission is to make the U.S. prison system more visible and more understandable for those who are in need. From federal penitentiaries to reform advocates and high-profile cases, Prisonpedia is a collaborative project built by those who believe that transparency is a tool for justice.

Topics You Can Explore

Want to Contribute to Our Knowledge Base?

Our core values are offering explainers, guides, glossaries, tips, and stories from those who have been through the justice system in the United States for those who are currently going through the justice system and their families.

If you have information or a story to tell, you may contribute to Prisonpedia by improving articles, adding citations, or creating new pages. E-mail inbox@prisonpedia.com to learn how.

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+📢 <b>Announcement:</b> Prisonpedia is in public beta! We're actively adding new content every day. <p>Want to contribute? E-mail inbox@prisonpedia.com.
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-Consult the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
+''Prisonpedia is a not-for-profit, public knowledge base dedicated to documenting the people, places, and policies that shape incarceration in America.''
-== Getting started ==
+Our mission is to make the U.S. prison system more visible and more understandable for those who are in need. From federal penitentiaries to reform advocates and high-profile cases, Prisonpedia is a collaborative project built by those who believe that transparency is a tool for justice.
-* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
-* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
+== Topics You Can Explore ==
-* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/postorius/lists/mediawiki-announce.lists.wikimedia.org/ MediaWiki release mailing list]
-* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language]
+* [[:Category:People|People in the System]]
-* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]
+* [[:Category:Cases|High-Profile Cases]]
+* [[:Category:Facilities|Federal & State Prisons]]
+* [[:Category:Laws|Sentencing & Reform]]
+* [[:Category:Organizations|Advocacy & Nonprofits]]
+== Want to Contribute to Our Knowledge Base? ==
+Our core values are offering explainers, guides, glossaries, tips, and stories from those who have been through the justice system in the United States for those who are currently going through the justice system and their families.
+If you have information or a story to tell, you may contribute to Prisonpedia by improving articles, adding citations, or creating new pages. E-mail inbox@prisonpedia.com to learn how.