Graduation Year
2019
Date of Submission
12-2019
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Government
Reader 1
Joseph Bessette
Reader 2
Derik Smith
Rights Information
© 2019 Pedro Urena
Abstract
This thesis examines the current state of mass incarceration in the United States. In addition to noting the historical factors that led to such high levels of imprisonment, I analyze crime trends and the fiscal and social impact that incarceration rates continue to have on American society. Lastly, I provide nonpartisan analysis and recommendations for future reform intended to reduce these costs without sacrificing public safety.
Recommended Citation
Urena, Pedro, "Mass Incarceration: Causes, Impact and Recommendations for Reform" (2019). CMC Senior Theses. 2300.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/2300
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.
