Why has the population of incarcerated males increased so substantially in recent years, and what might be done to alleviate this increase?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers should discuss the various factors contributing to the soaring prison population. These include the War on Drugs; a decline in the prison release rate; an increase in the number of parole violators returned to prison; increased efficiency among police and courts not mirrored by corrections; the hardening of public opinion; increases in the population at risk; sentencing enhancements; the federal truth-in-sentencing program; and prosecutorial focus on violent crimes. Answers should also discuss possible ways to alleviate the increasing population and may include options such as the creation of viable alternatives to incarceration for at-risk populations as well as offenders; ensuring that social networks and supports are in place (including adequate educational and occupational opportunities) to encourage law-abiding behavior while discouraging continued involvement in crime; and improving public school education to keep people out of prison.

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