How can we save money on prisoners in prison? They're getting too expensive.
user
Some strategies to reduce the costs of incarceration include: investing in prison alternatives such as home confinement or treatment programs; reducing overcrowding by utilizing more effective classification systems; allowing non-violent offenders to participate in work release and earn their way out of prison; targeting released prisoners for re-entry supports that focus on employment training and education; and using prisoner self-help organizations to provide vocational skills, such as teaching prisoner crafts.
assistant
How can we save money on prisoners in prison? They're getting too expensive.
user
We can save money on prisoners in prison by revisiting sentencing guidelines to ensure those convicted of lesser offenses are not given harsh, overburdensome punishments. Additionally, states can create alternative rehabilitation options like re- entry programs which focus on helping returning inmates adjust back into society without forcing them into prolonged imprisonment.
assistant
How can we save money on prisoners in prison? They're getting too expensive.