The use of prisons as a criminal sanction has increased, in part, because of the public's increasing fear of crime, decreasing tolerance of criminals, and demand for tougher sentencing laws.

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The use of prisons has indeed increased as a response to public demands for tougher sentencing laws, driven by a growing fear of crime and a decreasing tolerance for criminal behavior. This has led to policies that favor incarceration as a primary means of punishment and deterrence.

The Use of Prisons as a Criminal Sanction Has Increased