The net cumulative effect of reduced reliance on prison and increased use of probation is roughly
30,000 fewer prison sentences
between 2011 and 2023
−40,000
−30,000
−20,000
−10,000
0
10,000
−36,879
6,566
−30,313
Change in prison sentences from lower liklihood of prison sentences
Change in prison sentences due to revocations resulting from higher liklihood of probation sentences
Net change in prison sentences