United States Penitentiary System

The United States penitentiary system consists of federal prisons operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, designed to securely house individuals convicted of federal crimes. These facilities range from minimum to high-security levels, providing various levels of security and rehabilitation programs. The system aims to maintain public safety, enforce legal sentences, and offer opportunities for inmate education and skill development, with an emphasis on security, order, and offender management within a structured correctional environment.