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ACLU Report Hails Michigan As Model For Reducing Prison Populations
December 20, 2009 15:05
ACLU Report Hails Michigan As Model For Reducing Prison Populations
Source: American Civil Liberties Union
Michigan's successful efforts to reduce its statewide prison population by more than eight percent during the past two years while at the same time improving public safety provides a model for other states seeking smarter, more affordable criminal justice policies, according to a report released today by the American Civil Liberties Union.
The report, "Michigan Breaks the Political Logjam: A New Model for Reducing Prison Populations," details how Michigan's initiatives come in the face of the ongoing and unprecedented growth of prison populations across the country, a reality that has contributed to crippling budget deficits for many states.
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