Prison reform has been discussed since the late 1800s and early 1900s in an effort to provide better conditions for prisoners of life. Current issues surrounding prison reform have sparked much debate over whether or not prisons should change their traditional ways and try to find a more suitable solution to prison-related problems, such as overcrowding and overcrowding. huge amounts of money spent on these prisons. Two articles that will be analyzed in this essay are titled “Make Time, Cut Crime” by James Q. Wilson and “Mandatory Minimum Drug Sentences Waste Resource” by Kevin Zeese. These two articles have opposing views on prison reform. One side of the argument presented in "Make Time, Reduce Crime" maintains that harsher prison sentences reduce crime rates and that the cost of prison is replaced by the beneficial outcomes that society obtains in return. Prison reform advocates in "Mandatory Minimum Drug Sentences Waste Resource" argue that the increase in overcrowded prison facilities is linked to stricter laws and prison sentences imposed on juvenile offenders. Reform advocates also argue that treatment programs need to be established so that fewer ex-convicts return for violations. While prison reform can be beneficial, the opposing camp argues that imprisonment has positive results, while the supportive camp asserts that overcrowded prisons and prison spending have become a serious problem. Although stricter prison sentences may have some effect on the crime rate, some people believe it may also be flawed. In the article titled "Mandatory Minimum Drug Sentences Waste Resource", the author of the article states: "There are nearly 12,000 people in New York... middle of paper ...... his side reform was that imprisonment reduced our crime rate by 25% and helped society keep dangerous criminals behind bars, but ultimately it wasn't enough to change sides. Works Cited Zeese, Kevin. “Drug Mandatory Minimum Sentences Waste Resources” Mandatory Minimum Sentences (2010) 1-3. Print.Wilson, James. “Make time, reduce crime” Too many people behind bars? Statistics suggest otherwise (2008) 1-3. Print.Glazer, Sarah. “Sentencing Reform.” CQ Researcher January 10, 2014: 25-48. Internet. February 28, 2014.Zeese, Kevin. “Drug Mandatory Minimum Sentences Waste Resources” Mandatory Minimum Sentences (2010) 1-3. Print.Wilson, James. “Make time, reduce crime” Too many people behind bars? Statistics suggest otherwise (2008) 1-3. Print.Glazer, Sarah. “Sentencing Reform.” CQ Researcher January 10, 2014: 25-48. Internet. February 28. 2014.