America has highest incarceration rate in the world. 2.2 million people are imprisoned in the United States more than in any country in the world.
Harsh crime policies and harsh drug laws are also part of the problem. Also,the mental health problems are also part of the problem. About half of all incarcerated people suffer mental health problems. For example, schizophrenia and bipolar discover. And instead of getting help, many mentally ill people cycle through the prison over and over again.