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Penal Reform International · 2023

Global Prison Trends 2023

Verified 21 May 2026 · Data dated 21 May 2026
Fresh · 8d ago

Argues that 'tough-on-crime' policies have produced record incarceration levels with no measurable safety gains. Documents the consequences for women, children of imprisoned parents, and people with mental health needs.

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overcrowdingalternativesmental health