The extensive use of correctional custody in the United States has been called:

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Mass incarceration refers to the practice of incarcerating a large portion of a population, in this case, the United States' population, often with a focus on punishment rather than rehabilitation. The United States has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world, and there has been criticism that this approach to correctional custody does not effectively reduce crime or lead to meaningful rehabilitation for inmates.

The Extensive Use of Correctional Custody in the United States