Evidence-Based Era (jan 1, 2012 – may 9, 2020)

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"The evidence-based era was ushered in by a number of federal, academic, and state studies focused on the effectiveness of imprisonment and on the difficulties associated with the high costs of incarceration."

“Given the small crime prevention effects of long prison sentences and the possibly high financial, social, and human costs of incarceration, federal and state policy makers should revise current criminal justice policies to significantly reduce the rate of incarceration in the United States. In particular, they should reexamine policies regarding mandatory minimum sentences and long sentences.” - Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the 21st Century

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