Over the last three decades, our nation's crime control policies have resulted in a steady increase of convicted misdemeanants and felons into our correctional system.

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Over the past 30 years, there has been a significant increase in the number of individuals incarcerated in the U.S., due to tougher crime control policies, including mandatory sentencing and the war on drugs.

Over the Last Three Decades, Our Nation's Crime Control Policies