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Starred Review on March 1, 2017 | DVDS and AUDIO
Gr 9 Up—A brutal and honest look inside the U.S. prison system. Colorful graphics help viewers visualize alarming statistics. For example, the federal prison population rose from 36,000 in 1985 to 200,000 today. Five grams of drugs, the amount equal to a sweetener packet, can get someone a five-year sentence. Additionally, judges, under the mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines, have little room for compassion. Experts in criminal justice, l...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
