Stemming the Tide:
The federal prison population has risen dramatically over the past few
decades, as more people are sentenced to prison and for longer terms.
The result? Dangerously overcrowded facilities and an increasing
expense to taxpayers. In a new Urban Institute report, the authors
project the population and cost savings impact of a variety of
strategies designed to reduce the inmate population without compromising
public safety. They find that the most effective approach is a
combination of strategies, including early release for current prisoners
and reducing the length of stay for future offenders, particularly
those convicted of drug trafficking.
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