Research has shown that violations contribute to high incarceration rates. Restricting the use of prison violations will allow a non-violent offender to be given a second chance. Missing a drug test, missing a meeting with their parole officer, moving without informing the parole officer would be forgiven. In addition, neglecting to pay fines or missing work would be forgiven. Restricting less technical violations could prevent high incarceration rates and decrease the number of people incarcerated for technical violations. This will require an officer to impose a punishment that will fit the violation committed. Therefore, an officer should have a rulebook on what punishment will be given based on the offender violation. However, for serious
