jan 26, 1952 - Rise in Mass Incarceration
Description:
Ass Incarceration refers to the fact that that the US is the leading country in incarceration and prison populations. The US population makes up less than five percent of the world’s population, but US inmates make up nearly 25 percent of the world’s inmate population.The incarcerated population has increased by 700% – 2.3 million people in jail and prison today, far outpacing population growth and crime.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 26, 1952
Now
~ 73 years ago