The underlying assumption of broad "get tough" laws is that incapacitating offenders will reduce crime and therefore reduce the number of crime victims and to date this approach has been successful.

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The assumption that "get tough" laws reduce crime and the number of crime victims has not been consistently supported by research. While some studies have shown a correlation between harsher sentences and lower crime rates, others have found no significant impact. Additionally, there is debate over whether incapacitation (i.e. locking people up) is the most effective way to reduce crime or if prevention and rehabilitation efforts would be more successful.

The Underlying Assumption of Broad "Get Tough" Laws Is That