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| Prisons Struggling With Overcrowding At Risk |
| By trumanindex.com |
| Published: 11/04/2010 |
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Running frantically from his pursuers down an alleyway, Derrick ducks behind an old, rusty dumpster. He peeks around the corner, nervously wondering if he has escaped captivity. The red and blue flashing lights beam all around. The sirens cut deep into his psyche, striking fear and remorse. Moments later, Derrick is arrested. The charges are possession and distribution of illegal substances. Derrick is a local pot dealer who was recently sold out by some of his longtime clientele. He had no previous record, yet he is staring at years in prison - Or is he? Truth be told, there is no room for our newly captured delinquent. While this might not be the most disturbing epiphany - after all, he was not arrested for a violent offense - would his fate be any different if he had raped someone or physically assaulted his employer? It is really hard to tell who will actually serve time behind bars these days because, frankly, we have run out of room, regardless of the crime. The overcrowding in the Department of Corrections is staggering, and the result is criminals returning to our streets in droves. Who are the people currently in jail, and how are we prioritizing who gets harsh sentences and who does not? I would like to say that we are dealing with the problem by prioritizing violent offenders over non-violent offenders, but this really is not the case. Read More. |
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