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1 in every 133 U.S. residents in prisons or local jails.
Gentlereaders: Thirty-five of the fifty states are undergoing severe fiscal difficulties with the remainder restricting budgets as much as possible. Considering this, it was inevitable that states would begin the process of cutting prison populations...
Only Two of Twenty-five Million Drug Addicts Getting Treatment
Gentlereaders: The new officials at the Office of National Drug Control Policy state that only two of twenty-five million addicts receive drug treatment (this site offered similar research several weeks ago). The article correctly points out two thin...
Latest Data on Capitol Punishment
Gentlereaders: Two of us have witnessed executions. Regardless as to your views on capitol punishment, (most Americans support the process–research contained on this site) the process of execution is unbelievably time consuming and expensive. ...
New Articles on GPS-Satellite Tracking of Offenders
Gentlereaders: GPS or satellite tracking of offenders may be one of the most innovative methods of community supervision available. While far from foolproof, satellite tracking provides the incentive for many offenders to stay clear of crime and prom...
Target High Risk Offenders But Help the Rest
SNAPJTPMKFDV Gentlereaders: The debate throughout the country regarding parole and probation supervision is treatment versus enforcement. The discussion is decades old without resolution. With recent and encouraging research in offender treatment and...
Recidivism of Female Sex Offenders
Staff Introduction Dear Gentlereaders: Once again, there are differences in the offending characteristics of women and male offenders in the study below. Additional Department of Justice research indicate considerable differences in crime charac...

