Why Prison Works

Charles F. Lehman, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and an expert in policing and public safety, discusses bold proposals on improving the U.S. incarceration system. He debates whether building more prisons could effectively combat rising crime rates, emphasizing that while deterrence is weak, incapacitation can significantly reduce crime. Lehman also highlights the importance of enhancing prison conditions to lower recidivism and addresses the challenges faced in training correction officers, debunking myths about who is incarcerated and advocating for better funding in correctional research.