In response budget reductions, states have closed prisons, shifted priorities (such as reducing treatment programs, even those required by law), and even changed laws to reduce the number of persons who are sentenced to prison. This demonstrates:

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This demonstrates the essential tension of finance, as the actions taken by states in response to budget reductions are financially motivated, aiming to reduce the costs associated with the prison system.

In Response Budget Reductions, States Have Closed Prisons, Shifted Priorities