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The Surprising Reason This Inmate Says, ‘Now I Think Before I React’

California’s prison system is notoriously overcrowded, with 7 out of 10 of its inmates ending up back in prison at some point. It’s a huge, systemic problem that has long evaded traditional solutions, so it’s fascinating to see the state try something a little out of the ordinary.

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