Government officials began to rethink sentencing policies that caused prison populations to skyrocket since the 1980s. In particular, they gave consideration to greater utilization of probation and community corrections for _____ offenders.

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Government officials began to rethink sentencing policies that caused prison populations to skyrocket since the 1980s. In particular, they gave consideration to greater utilization of probation and community corrections for _____ offenders.

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Drug offenders are often considered for probation and community corrections as an alternative to incarceration, especially in efforts to reduce prison populations.

Government Officials Began to Rethink Sentencing Policies That Caused Prison Populations