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The Hidden Problem of Time Served in Prison

Publication year: 2003 | Cataloged on: Oct. 30, 2007
ANNOTATION: Problems associated with the rise in time served in prisons since 1990 are addressed. Increasing the amount of time served: is directly linked to growing prison populations; does not reduce recidivism; does not impact general deterrence; is costly; and makes effective reentry more difficult to achieve.
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