Lesson 19 of 84 · Reform Movements
⭐ 30 XPPrison Reform
Prison reform focuses on changing the policies and practices of the criminal justice system to ensure fair treatment of incarcerated individuals.
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Prison reform focuses on changing the policies and practices of the criminal justice system to ensure fair treatment of incarcerated individuals. Advocates argue for improvements such as reducing overcrowding in prisons, providing better rehabilitation programs, and addressing issues of racial disparity in incarceration rates. The movement seeks to create a more just system that not only punishes crime but also offers opportunities for education and reintegration into society. Successful prison reform can help reduce recidivism, which is the tendency for released prisoners to re-offend.
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Prison reform aims to ensure fair treatment of incarcerated individuals.
Key issues include overcrowding and racial disparity in incarceration.
Effective reform can reduce recidivism rates among former prisoners.
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