World's 10 Most Dangerous Prisons

Rikers Island Prison
The eighth prison on the list is the Rikers Island in New York. The prison is known for the most brutal acts practiced by the prison guards. The prison is filled with mostly drug offenders and is popular as a hotbed of assault and aggression. In 2003 six inmates were reported of committing suicide to escape the brutality of the guards. Even the mentally ill prisoner’s receive similar treatment; they often choose suicide as a remedy instead of medical treatment and attention, which they never get.

ADX Florence Supermax Facility
The ADX Florence Supermax Facility located in Colorado is seventh on the list. It was built as a response to the violent attacks of the prisoners on the guards and prison staff. It is a place where the prisoners are subjected to complete isolation from the prison staff. The prisoners at the ADX are considered as ‘worst of the worst,’ they are mostly repeat offenders who have murdered or injured other inmates or guards. The prison is described by the inmates as ‘clear version of hell.’

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