Inside Story Americas - Why are so many Americans in prison?

Al Jazeera English 2012-05-11

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The US has the highest prison population in the world. Does the "lock 'em up and throw away the key" attitude to crime and punishment really work, or is rehabilitation a better way to go? Guests: Larry White, Tracey Velasquez and Charlie Sullivan.
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