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Life sentences? Prisons and covid-19

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Pandemic Impacts on Prison Reform and Population Changes

This chapter examines the long-term effects of the pandemic on U.S. prison populations, highlighting potential shifts toward reducing incarceration rates. It discusses how the crisis may serve as a catalyst for reform, including the release of nonviolent offenders and changes in arrest practices.

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