Incarceration in the United States
The Extent and Future of the Problem
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9758610 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James Austin (0000-0002-9214-8795, corresponding author), Barry Krisberg |
| Year | 1985 |
| Volume | 478 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 15-30 |
| Publication date | 1985-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0002-7162 • E-ISSN: 1552-3349 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0002716285478001003 |
| OpenAlex | W2115667670 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 4 |
The purpose of this article is to summarize and interpret the most current data on imprisonment in the United States. These data will be examined in light of other criminal justice and national trends affecting prison population growth. Of special importance will be analysis of historical and projected trends in the use of American prisons. This will include an examination of the methods used to forecast future incarceration rates in light of changing criminal justice policies and other factors believed to influence prison population growth. The authors conclude that despite a projected national trend of a leveling off of prison admissions, prison populations will continue to rise, reflecting the effects of sentencing reforms aimed at increasing prison terms
Criminal justice · Criminology · Imprisonment · Political science · Population · Prison · Prison population · Sociology · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis · Demography
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| Citations per year | 0.18 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1992 - 2017 (26) |
| Highly cited | No |