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#1605 Our Prison System is a Demonstrable Failure

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

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Crime Victim Preferences and Alternatives to Prison

Discussion of national survey results showing that crime victims prefer alternatives to prison, such as mental health treatments and community service. The chapter explores the consequences of labeling someone as a violent criminal and addresses questions about the treatment of individuals who pose an immediate threat in the absence of prisons.

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