RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A report issued Wednesday by a justice reform organization says that Virginia is spending too much to keep too many people locked up for too long.

The Justice Policy Institute’s report suggests Virginia should follow the lead of other states that are cutting costs and reducing prison populations without compromising public safety.

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