Research
Prison Sentencing: Politics vs. Results
For decades, California fought crime with long, rigid prison sentences. It didn’t work.
For decades, California fought crime with long, rigid prison sentences. It didn’t work.
Surprising results suggest that offenders can break the cycle of recidivism. Counseling and health are key.
Washington hesitates in response to state efforts to legalize marijuana.
What should we learn from the latest research on crime and public safety? That good policing makes communities safer, and that smart approaches to incarceration save money and lives.