Reconsidering Prison Overcrowding
Words: 939 Pages: 3 5964Prison overcrowding presents challenges for reform and rehabilitation in the U.S. justice system. With over 18 state prisons experiencing severe overpopulation, this crisis not only jeopardizes the safety and efficiency of the facilities but also impacts the communities surrounding them and undermines the integrity of the justice system. A significant proportion of this overcrowding is attributed to the incarceration of nonviolent offenders, who account for 41% of the prison population. Addressing this imbalance is crucial to alleviating the strain on […]