Downsizing Our Prisons and Jails

Authors: Rashmi Mandayam, MS

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14535693

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8wjqm

Country: USA

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Abstract: The United States spends $81 billion annually on mass incarceration, addressing the needs of approximately two million incarcerated individuals. This paper explores the systemic challenges of mass incarceration, evaluates California's Proposition 47 (Prop 47) reforms, and draws on key criminological theories to propose actionable recommendations for reducing prison populations while safeguarding public safety.

Keywords: Mass Incarceration, Proposition 47, Recidivism, Rehabilitation, Criminological Theories, Critical Criminology, Differential Coercion Theory, Social Disorganization Theory, Labeling Theory, Defiance Theory, Racial Disparity, Community Development, Criminal Justice Reform.

Paper Id: 231878

Published On: 2021-12-06

Published In: Volume 9, Issue 6, November-December 2021

Cite This: Downsizing Our Prisons and Jails - Rashmi Mandayam, MS - IJIRMPS Volume 9, Issue 6, November-December 2021. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14535693

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