Incarceration Trends in Massachusetts: Long-Term Increases
Type
Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year
2016
Level
City or Town
State(s)
Massachusetts
Policy Areas
Civil Rights
The infographic examines the impacts of crime laws implemented in Massachusetts on prison populations and recent reforms that have decreased the number of inmates, especially drug offenders. The document highlights the cost savings from reducing incarceration and suggests reallocating those funds towards education, job training, and support programs for ex-offenders and providing comprehensive services.