Two Democrat lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at reducing the population of incarcerated individuals in the country while also providing grants to states that achieve such objectives. The “Smart Sentencing Adjustments Act” would provide states with funds to study the drivers of incarceration and reduce prison populations. States that demonstrate a 20 percent reduction in…
Democrat Bill Rewards States For Releasing Prisoners Back Into Communities
May 2, 2023
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Why It Pays to Invest in Prison Education
Commentary Nearly 75 percent of individuals incarcerated in state prisons do not have a high school diploma. Only about 15 percent of incarcerated adults have a postsecondary degree, compared to about 45 percent of the general public. Most prisons offer some form of GED certificate or adult basic education courses, but that is simply not sufficient to ensure…
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