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Why do we tolerate a massive prison system that produces 70% recidivism rates?

April 26, 2017MASSIVE prison produces rates recidivism system tolerate

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Why do we tolerate a massive prison system that produces 70% recidivism rates?

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By Cathy Cockrell, NewsCenter | 07 May 2009 BERKELEY — In Part 1 of this two-part Q&A, UC Berkeley Law Professor Jonathan Simon talked about criminal sentencing and parole as practiced today in California. He concludes here by discussing the social and fiscal impacts of our approach to crime and punishment, the current opportunity for prison reform, and some ideas for meaningful change.