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| Growing prison population problematic |
| By clarionledger.com - Jimmie E. Gates |
| Published: 08/08/2013 |
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A recent report shows that Mississippi, once again, was one of a handful of states that has increased its prison population. Last year — the third year in a row — the nation’s prison population decreased. But Mississippi in 2012 saw a net increase of more than 500 inmates, according to a U.S. Department of Justice report issued last month. Mississippi continues to rank second in the nation in incarceration rates, with only Louisiana higher. For some time now, Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps has said the state could cut its prison population and save tax dollars by placing more nonviolent inmates on house arrest. Read More. |
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