Explain the reason behind the fact that although crime in Texas is decreasing, a large number of arrests are still being made every year
Describe the impact that this has on the corrections system and what measures can be taken to ensure effective government spending to reduce crime.
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Answer:
A. Crime rates in Texas are decreasing
1. decreases in murder, rape, and other assaultive offenses
2. caused by three factors
a. increased age of the average Texan
b. legislators' efforts to keep violent and repeat offenders behind bars for a longer period of time
c. technology has helped reduce crime rate
d. computers have had a big impact on crime fighting
B. Large amounts of arrests still being made
1. over 1 million arrests for major crimes
2. primarily due to the illicit drug trade
3. justice system is getting more efficient
C. Impact on the corrections system
1. Texas has a larger prison system than most countries
2. corrections systems is costly due to housing criminals convicted of committing criminal acts
a. rising costs due to the increasing volume of the jail population
b. Texas leads the nation in state inmate rate
D. Measures taken to ensure effective government spending
1. better education and employment opportunities for incarcerated individuals
2. would help reduce the number of incarcerated individuals
3. legislators, educators and justice officials are working together
4. cost for incarceration much more than education
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