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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > penology > prisons and correctional facilities > prison programs > recreation programs

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recreation programs  

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  • Many prisons and jails in the United States provide some kind of recreational activities, including a range of sports like basketball, football, soccer as well as pastimes like fresh-air exercise, games, social activities, and television viewing. Recreational programming is meant to provide inmates with physical, mental, and emotional outlets to enhance their well-being. [Source: Encyclopedia of Prisons & Correctional Facilities; Recreation Programs]

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