During the past decade, jail populations saw a steady increase. In the last few years the trend has:

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While jail populations saw a steady increase over the past decade, in the last few years the trend has stabilized and even declined in some states. This is due to efforts by some states to implement alternatives to incarceration, such as drug treatment programs and mental health diversion programs, as well as changes in sentencing laws.

During the Past Decade, Jail Populations Saw a Steady Increase