Tough on Crime

"Tough on Crime" has been a popular rallying cry in the US for some time. However, what does this actually mean? Further, how does it impact the behavior of would-be criminals? We explore the "toughh on crime" policies with a critical eye. <br /><br /><b>Recommendations:</b><br /><ul><li>Abraham: Penn and Teller: Fool Us (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/PennandTellerFoolUs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/PennandTellerFoolUs/</a>) <i>[bonus: fight wars using paintballs]</i></li><li>Shane: Elvis by Baz Luhrman (<a href="https://elvis.warnerbros.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://elvis.warnerbros.com/</a>)</li></ul><br /><b>Links and resources: </b><br /><ol><li><a href="https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/70411/307337-Did-Getting-Tough-on-Crime-Pay-.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/70411/307337-Did-Getting-Tough-on-Crime-Pay-.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/failure-get-tough-crime-policy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/failure-get-tough-crime-policy</a></li><li><a href="https://innocenceproject.org/news/tough-on-crime-policies-are-at-odds-with-the-presumption-of-innocence/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://innocenceproject.org/news/tough-on-crime-policies-are-at-odds-with-the-presumption-of-innocence/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/history-mass-incarceration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/history-mass-incarceration</a></li><li><a href="https://www.owu.edu/news-media/from-our-perspective/tough-questions-for-tough-on-crime-policies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.owu.edu/news-media/from-our-perspective/tough-questions-for-tough-on-crime-policies/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.justicestrategies.org/sites/default/f