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What are the main reasons for prison overcrowding?

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Increased fear of crime have resulted in tremendous pressure on legislators, judges, and parole boards to 'do something about crime. ' The result has been a staggering growth in the prison population, particularly for those persons convicted of less serious crimes (public order and property offenses).

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Increases in crime got everybody scared so they overcrowd for protection
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