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Archive Home > 2008 > October > 13 > Sentencing panel mulls alternatives to prison

Sentencing panel mulls alternatives to prison

By Darryl Fears / The Bulletin
October 13, 2008

WASHINGTON — As the nation’s inmate population climbs toward 2.5 million, the U.S. Sentencing Commission is considering alternatives to prison for some offenders, including treatment programs for nonviolent drug users and employment training for minor parole violators.

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