Before the 1970s, only the most violent and dangerous offenders went to prison, while property offenders usually got probation and supervision in the community.

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Before the 1970s, the criminal justice system focused on rehabilitation rather than punishment, and property offenders were often given probation and supervision in the community instead of prison sentences.

Before the 1970s, Only the Most Violent and Dangerous Offenders