Prison overcrowding

Explain when prison overcrowding became a problem in the United States and what was the main issue that caused the overcrowding. Explain how various alternatives to incarceration work. List the pros and cons for various alternatives to incarceration. Describe the effectiveness of various alternatives to incarceration. List death penalty related statistics for a state in the United States. Describe your opinion of whether the death penalty is effective in deterring crime and should remain in place.