The troposphere is the portion of the Earth's atmosphere that extends from the surface of the Earth to a height of about 3.7 miles (6 km) at the North Pole or the South Pole and 11.2 miles (18 km) at the equator.
A correctional facility is the building that many criminal justice systems use to detain offenders. These facilities may hold accused people prior to trial, convicted criminals, juvenile offenders, and other types of individuals.
Fast Facts. 1  HIV is a serious health issue for correctional facilities and their incarcerated populations. 2  Most incarcerated people with HIV got the virus before entering a correctional facility. 3  HIV testing at a correctional facility may be the first time incarcerated people are tested and diagnosed with HIV.