GPS Research Library
In-depth research on every major issue inside Georgia’s prison system — written in plain language for families, advocates, and anyone who wants to understand what’s happening behind the walls.
By the Numbers
The most striking findings from across our research — each linked to its source.
Figures drawn from GPS research collections. Some numbers originate from GDC self-reported data and may undercount the true scale.
How to Use This Page
The Research Library has several layers. Here’s what each one is for.
Research Topics
Start here. 20 topic pages synthesize findings from across all collections into readable overviews. Each has a “Learn More” button that lets you ask AI follow-up questions grounded in the data.
Browse Topics →Research Collections
The individual studies, reports, and investigations that feed the topic pages. Scroll down to search and browse all collections. Each one has its own page with data points, sources, and datasets.
Search Collections ↓Ask Lighthouse AI
Have a specific question? Lighthouse AI searches the full Research Library, mortality database, policy library, and statistics — then gives you a sourced answer in seconds.
Open Lighthouse AI →GPS Data & Statistics
Explore raw numbers: prison population, mortality data, facility profiles, parole statistics, budget analysis, and 34 years of offense data across 304 categories.
View Statistics →About the Research Library
The GPS Research Library is a structured, citation-backed knowledge base covering every major issue in Georgia’s prison system. We extract, verify, and organize the most critical facts from hundreds of sources — DOJ reports, state budget documents, academic studies, court filings, investigative journalism, and our own original research.
Every data point is tagged by type, linked to its original source, and assigned a confidence level. The result is a research infrastructure that powers GPS articles, our AI tools, and everything on this page. The Research Topics pages synthesize these collections into 20 readable overviews — the best starting point for understanding any issue. Individual collection pages (listed below) go deeper into specific studies, reports, and investigations.
For additional resources, visit the Resources page, the GDC Policy Library (561 SOPs, 195 Board Rules), or the Mortality Database tracking 1,797 deaths in GDC custody.
Built for Accountability. Open to Everyone.
Whether you’re a family member looking for answers, a journalist investigating conditions, or an advocate pushing for change — the GPS Research Library gives you the verified facts you need.