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Due to COVID-19, incarceration rates have decreased among U.S. prisoners. Incarceration in state and federal prisons and local jails in the United States dropped from around 2.1 million in 2019 to 1.8 million by mid-2020—a 14 percent decrease. This is due to such factors as some prisoners being placed on home confinement by the Courts and the Bureau of Prisons due to COVID-19 risk factors, some prisons refusing to accept new prisoners, and some parole officers granting leniency for low-level violations.

Nevertheless, the effects of incarceration prior to the pandemic are still very present in society. Whether you have a family or friend that has been incarcerated or not, it's important to understand the effects of loss of freedom. This article will discuss 10 Compelling Reasons To Be Concerned About Incarceration In The U.S.