Long Sentences

Based on a year-long analysis, recommendations outline steps to focus resources on violence prevention and victim restoration

Analysis for CCJ task force examined arrest histories of people who served an average of 19 years to evaluate public safety impact of shortening prison stays

Higher homicide rates partially explain the distinction, research for CCJ task force finds.

CCJ task force report also finds increase in average time spent in prison by those receiving long sentences and a doubling of the population 55 and over serving such terms.