States that impose severe prison sentences accomplish the opposite of what they say they want

Across the U.S., tough-on-crime policies are surging again, despite research showing they do little to reduce crime, particularly violent offenses. Across the U.S., tough-on-crime policies are surging again, despite research showing they do little to reduce crime, particularly violent offenses. Social Sciences Economics & Business Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories