The shift in public opinion has led to lower incarceration rates and shorter sentences.

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While there has been a shift in public opinion towards criminal justice reform, this has not uniformly led to lower incarceration rates or shorter sentences across the board. Changes in policy and practice vary significantly by jurisdiction, and in many places, incarceration rates remain high or have not significantly decreased.

The Shift in Public Opinion Has Led to Lower Incarceration