Evidence exists that a large proportion of offenders now incarcerated could be placed on probation without any change in the recidivism rates.

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Studies have shown that many non-violent offenders, and even some categories of violent offenders, could be managed effectively through probation and other community-based programs without increasing the likelihood of reoffending, suggesting that incarceration is not always the most effective means of reducing recidivism.

Evidence Exists That a Large Proportion of Offenders Now Incarcerated