What is the current sentencing philosophy in the state

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State: California

1. What type of sentencing is employed in your selected state?

2. What is the current sentencing philosophy in the state?

3. Since when has this philosophy been in place?

4. What was the impact on the prison population?

5. What are the demographics of offenders in your state in terms of the criteria below? Age Race Gender Incarceration rate Education level Whether or not offenders had substance abuse problems at time of incarceration (if available)

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