Einstadter and Henry summarized four policy components of labeling theory identified in the literature. One component, ___________ attempts to deal with the stigma effects of total institutions by minimizing their use and letting numerous people, such as those convicted of substance abuse offenses, out on alternatives such as probation or electronic tethers. Instead of calling for more prisons, this strategy involves stopping prison building and stopping the sentencing of offenders to prison terms for nonviolent offenses.

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The policy component described in this sentence is "decarceration," which involves reducing the number of individuals who are incarcerated and minimizing the use of total institutions, such as prison. This is accomplished by providing alternative forms of punishment such as probation or electronic monitoring, rather than imprisoning individuals convicted of nonviolent offenses.

Einstadter and Henry Summarized Four Policy Components of Labeling Theory