Prison admissions rose 3% in district attorney election years during 'tough on crime' era
Phys.org1 min read73 words
New research from the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law indicates that public sentiment linked to "tough on crime" politics may correlate with higher prison admissions during election years. The study suggests a connection between this political climate and an increase in the number of individuals admitted to state prisons specifically during these periods.
The findings highlight a potential relationship between electoral cycles and incarceration rates within the context of strict law enforcement rhetoric.
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