ng. Although the tough stance on crime has led to the decrease in crime rates since 1993, many prisoners face longer sentences for drug crimes and violent crimes than their counterparts in previous years (Ho, 2000, pp. 1-2; Dungan, 2001, p. 2).
In order to reduce the problem of overcrowding, housing alternatives should be considered with the focus on rehabilitation and social reintegration of nonviolent criminals. These options can take the form of a community resource center that not only provides a residence for the offenders, but also a resource that helps them obtain and maintain their job within the comm
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