California’s Continuing Prison Crisis

August 10, 2013 | by The Editorial Board | New York Times

Overcrowding in California prisons is still an overwhelming issue. While Californians have made it clear that they no longer accept extreme sentencing, the state has continued to focus on short-term prison reform.

Overcrowding in California prisons is still an overwhelming issue. While Californians have made it clear that they no longer accept extreme sentencing, the state has continued to focus on short-term prison reform.