Mass incarceration has resulted from a great imbalance in our
national approach to public safety, one that relies far too heavily on
the criminal justice system. This has produced excessive levels of
punishment and a diversion of resources from investments that could
strengthen the capacity of families and communities to address the
circumstances that contribute to crime.
Research has demonstrated that many social interventions are more cost-effective in producing better public safety outcomes than expanded incarceration. This policy brief discusses various interventions in early childhood education, juvenile justice, and community investment that have been demonstrated to be effective in reducing crime.
Read the full brief here.
Research has demonstrated that many social interventions are more cost-effective in producing better public safety outcomes than expanded incarceration. This policy brief discusses various interventions in early childhood education, juvenile justice, and community investment that have been demonstrated to be effective in reducing crime.
Read the full brief here.
