On the recordMay 20, 2014
We, unfortunately, as we pay more for incarceration, have fewer dollars for law enforcement, prevention, treatment of drug addiction.
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congress.govWe, unfortunately, as we pay more for incarceration, have fewer dollars for law enforcement, prevention, treatment of drug addiction.
Durbin discusses the financial implications of high incarceration rates.
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