The fastest-growing group of inmates in state prisons consists of:
A)those over 55 years of age.
B)White men.
C)violent offenders.
D)women.

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The fastest-growing group of inmates in state prisons are those over 55 years of age. According to a report by the Pew Charitable Trusts, from 1999 to 2016, the number of state and federal prisoners ages 55 or older has more than tripled. This can be attributed to longer sentencing, especially for nonviolent offenses, and changes in parole and probation policies.

The Fastest-Growing Group of Inmates in State Prisons Consists Of