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BREAKING NEWS: US Prison Population Drop
For the first time in four decades, the US is seeing a drop in its prison population. In tough economic times, states are trying to find ways to keep people from ever entering the prison system. Crime rates are also dropping.
James Austin, president of JFA, a research organization that advises states on criminal justice issues, says:
“It’s economically driven, but the science is there to support it,” Austin said. “They are saving money, but not doing it in a way that jeopardizes public safety.”
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