09 Jul Could the Rise in Homicides Derail Justice Reform Efforts?
Over the last year, a majority of American cities have seen a dramatic spike in killings and gun crimes. Could this wave of homicides lessen American's appetite for justice reform?
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24 May Explainer: Incarceration Rates vs. Crime Rates
Based on recent research, though, high incarceration rates have little impact on crime rates. Lower incarceration rates do, however, correlate to lower crime rates.
07 Apr A Look at The United States’ Aging Prison Population Problem
America's prison population is aging. According to figures from the Bureau of Justice released in 2017, the U.S. is home to 200,000 incarcerated people aged 55 and older. This trend puts a financial burden on taxpayers and an emotional burden on those inside prisons