During the last two decades, there has been a rapid rise in incarceration rates throughout the United States. What do you think the reasons are for this increase? ?Does the incre

 During the last two decades, there has been a rapid rise in incarceration rates throughout the United States.

1. What do you think the reasons are for this increase?
2.  Does the increase in incarceration rates align with the change in crime rates seen in the United States during this same period?