History of Corrections System - Marta Bernaldez

1891- Federal Prison System Established

1891

In 1891 the United States' government established the prison system. The first Federal prison was Leavenworth, in Kansas.

1932 - First BOP Penitentiary

1932

The first BOP penitentiary was opened in 1932 and it was called the USP Lewisburg. It had an original design and there were the worst inmates who had committed serious crimes.

1974 - National Institute of Corrections Established

1974

In 1974 the National Institute of Corrections was established in order to give technical assistance to some institucions such as the local corrections agencies, investigate the behavior and establish some standards.

1994 - Violent Crime Conduct & Law Enforcement Act

1994

It is considered the largest crime bill in the United States History. It was passed in 1994 in order to prevent crime and to enforce law.

2006 - National Strategy for Combating Terrorism

2006

After the terrorist attacks on September 11th in New York, the Terrorism Act was passed in order to prevent and investigate terrorism.