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cost of incarceration

Coverage of cost of incarceration in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 29 · 11:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 29 · 11:00 UTC
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  • CRIMEJun 29 · 11:00 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Locked up in America: new reports hit at costs of incarcerating women

    New reports from the Council on Criminal Justice highlight that incarcerating women in the U.S. costs 75% more than men, with their prison population rising over 600% since 1980. The reports suggest reducing women's sentences could save tax dollars without significantly increasing violent crime.