Fiscal necessities and moral outrage

Fiscal necessities and moral outrage have prompted a historic reexamination of outdated policies that have led to an over-reliance on incarceration and inefficiencies in the administration of criminal justice. Many people believe that criminal reform is vital because the system is an absolutely mess. They say that America is the land of liberty and the home of Free on one hand, and on the other hand, we incarcerate more of a citizens than almost any other country on the planet. It’s counterproductive, as well. What are some facts about criminal history? What is the issue of criminal reform? What are some reforms initiatives?