Hence, there looms a challenge of huge proportions for the welfare state of Europe. The crisis involves no less than the depopulation of the continent. The federal prison population in the US has nearly doubled since 1990 and the total US prison population is almost 1.2 million. The US rate of incarceration is second only to that of Russia. Increased family support.
Workers now can help family members on the outside with rent, food and other necessities.
Increased restitution paid to victims of crimes.