incarcerations

[US]/[ˌɪŋkɑːsɪˈreɪʃənz]/
[UK]/[ˌɪŋkɑːrˈsɪrəʃənz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The state of being confined in prison; imprisonment.; The act of confining someone in prison.; The number of people held in prisons.

Phrases & Collocations

reduce incarcerations

mass incarcerations

preventing incarcerations

increased incarcerations

lengthy incarcerations

post-incarceration support

addressing incarcerations

recidivism after incarceration

incarceration rates

incarceration system

Example Sentences

the rising number of incarcerations raises serious concerns about prison overcrowding.

mandatory minimum sentencing laws often lead to longer incarcerations.

rehabilitation programs aim to reduce recidivism and the cycle of incarcerations.

disparities in the justice system contribute to disproportionate incarcerations of minority groups.

the cost of incarcerations places a significant burden on taxpayers.

alternatives to incarcerations, such as community service, are being explored.

frequent incarcerations can have devastating effects on families and communities.

data on incarcerations reveals trends in crime and punishment.

the length of incarcerations varies depending on the severity of the crime.

reducing unnecessary incarcerations is a key goal of criminal justice reform.

life-long incarcerations are a harsh punishment for some crimes.

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