community-based alternatives
Saving 1,000,000 Inmates with Court System in us
Community-based alternatives let judges divert non-violent drug offenders from prison into treatment, cutting costs and recidivism. In 2024, federal audits show that roughly 40% of inmates - about 1.3 million people - are serving time for low-level drug crimes. That figure underscores a shifting paradigm: courts are becoming gateways