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Australia's prison dilemma: research paper

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Prison sentences Recidivism Sentencing Australia
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Australia's prison dilemma: research paper 1.66 MB
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Despite falling crime rates, imprisonment in Australia is at a historic high. There is no single reason why imprisonment in Australia has been increasing, but what we know is that ‘tough on crime’ policies have been a contributing factor.

This report looks at these trends and the underlying drivers. It also investigates the benefits and costs of imprisonment, and if there are any alternatives.

Publication Details
ISBN:
978-1-74037-732-4
Copyright:
Commonwealth of Australia 2021
License type:
CC BY
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
31 Oct 2021

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