Justify increased expenditures on prison treatment

Instructions
Directions: Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be a minimum of one (1) single-spaced page to a maximum of two (2) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

Respond to the following question: In light of the budgetary pressures and constraints faced by all levels of government, how would you justify increased expenditures on prison treatment and rehabilitation programs to the tax-paying public?

This assignment must be a neat, professional presentation. Proper punctuation, spelling, and usage of grammar are imperative.