A new Justice Policy Institute report, Jailing Communities: The Impact of Jail Expansion and Effective Public Safety Strategies, was recently released. The authors, Amanda Petteruti and Nastassia Walsh, ask many thought provoking questions, such as:
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What Are Jails and How Are They Used?
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Why Are Jail Populations Growing?
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What Are the Consequences of Over-Using Jails?
The Justice Policy Institute is a "Washington, DC-based think-tank committed to reducing society's reliance on incarceration." They conclude this report with recommendations that may help communities lower jail populations.
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About Sandy Schilling
Sandy Schilling is the Jail Specialist for the National Institute of Corrections Information Center