“Get Tough on Crime” and other legislative initiatives have resulted in burgeoni

“Get Tough on Crime” and other legislative initiatives have resulted in burgeoning incarceration rates at the state and federal level. Many states, including Pennsylvania, have undertaken sentencing reforms to alleviate the rise in prison population while assuring public safety and facilitating offender rehabilitation. Discuss the various reform activities underway in Pennsylvania and other states, and report on their effectiveness in reducing crime and recidivism. The report should include additional recommendations for issues that states might consider to address crime reduction and offender treatment Textbook: Corrections in America 15th edition by: Harry E. Allen