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Seems to be a growing, lucrative business (383% growth rate). These are total numbers of people under correctional supervision.

1980 1,842,100

1981 2,008,300

1982 2,194,400

1983 2,476,800

1984 2,690,700

1985 3,013,100

1986 3,241,100

1987 3,461,400

1988 3,715,800

1989 4,057,800

1990 4,350,300

1991 4,537,900

1992 4,765,400

1993 4,948,300

1994 5,148,000

1995 5,342,900

1996 5,490,700

1997 5,734,900

1998 6,134,200

1999 6,340,800

2000 6,445,100

2001 6,581,700

2002 6,758,800

2003 6,924,500

2004 6,995,200

2005 7,056,000

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“Seems to be a growing, lucrative business (383% growth rate). These are total numbers of people under correctional supervision.”

Interesting. However, while it does account for the decline in crime, it doesn’t support your point.