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What department controlled federal prisons before the Department of Justice was created?

Before the creation of the Department of Justice in 1870, federal prisons were primarily managed by the Department of the Treasury. Specifically, the Bureau of Prisons, which was established later in 1930, came under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice after its formation. The early management of federal prisons involved various agencies, including the U.S. Marshals and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, before a more centralized system was established.


Which president was responsible for assisting the creations of the Federal Bureau of Prisons?

the legislation was drafted, passed, and signed into law by president Herbert Hoover on may 1930, creatin the Federal Bureau of Prisons within the Department of justice


What is a federal agency?

A federal agency is a specific sect of the government. Some federal agencies include the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Census Bureau.


Who created Freedmans bureau?

U.S. government created a temporary federal agency- the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands- to assist 4 million freed slaves in making the transition from slavery to freedom. For more information: http://civilwar.bluegrass.net/SlaveryAndEmancipation/freedmensbureau.html


Why was the Freedmens Bureau created?

After the Civil War, the slaves were freed. However, many were subjected to tremendous intimidation. Most had no place to live except the old slave cabins. They had no clothes to wear. They had little money. The former masters needed cheap labor and they had desperate people on their hands. In this situation, the Federal Government created the Freedmen's Bureau.

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What service is provided by the Federal Bureau of Prisons?

The Federal Bureau of Prisons serves several functions. It has the remit of providing progressive and humane care for Federal inmates and to professionalize the prison service.


What is the history of the federal prison system?

See: http://www.answers.com/topic/federal-bureau-of-prisons


What department controlled federal prisons before the Department of Justice was created?

Before the creation of the Department of Justice in 1870, federal prisons were primarily managed by the Department of the Treasury. Specifically, the Bureau of Prisons, which was established later in 1930, came under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice after its formation. The early management of federal prisons involved various agencies, including the U.S. Marshals and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, before a more centralized system was established.


Which president was responsible for assisting the creations of the Federal Bureau of Prisons?

the legislation was drafted, passed, and signed into law by president Herbert Hoover on may 1930, creatin the Federal Bureau of Prisons within the Department of justice


Who paid for Alcatraz to be built?

The U.S Military and later the Federal Bureau of Prisons.


Does the federal bureau of prisons offer drug rehabilitation programs for inmates?

yes, some prisons offer this drug program


What is the Federal Bureau of Prisons plan for federal inmates in the event of a national disaster such as nuclear war?

You won't find a correct/knowledgeable answer to this question on this site. These contingency plans are secret and confidential and closely held inside the Dept Of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.


Are there any federal prisons intended exclusively for women and if so where are they located?

There are several. Alderson, West Virginia is one of the best known. Where are all womens federal prisons located. Also...there is a women's federal prison in Danbury, Ct. The Federal Bureau of Prisons website has information on all women's prisons.


What is the official website of Federal Medical center Owerri Nigeria?

BOP.GOV Bureau of prisons


Where are federal prisons?

Federal prisons in the United States are located throughout the country, with facilities in various states. Some well-known federal prisons include ADX Florence in Colorado, United States Penitentiary in Marion, Illinois, and Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York. The Bureau of Prisons oversees the federal prison system and manages the facilities.


When was Bureau of Federal Credit Unions created?

Bureau of Federal Credit Unions was created in 1934.


What is the name of the agency responsible for the administrative oversight of federal prisons and jails?

The agency responsible for the administrative oversight of federal prisons and jails in the United States is the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The BOP operates under the Department of Justice and manages the incarceration of federal offenders, ensuring their custody, care, and rehabilitation.